Parks Manager

National parks near Benton County, Mississippi

The closest national park to Benton County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 221 mi (356 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 41 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Benton County

Parks ranked by distance from Benton County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park221 mi (356 km)5 hr 41 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park237 mi (381 km)6 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park268 mi (431 km)6 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park322 mi (518 km)8 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park484 mi (778 km)11 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park485 mi (780 km)11 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park502 mi (808 km)12 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park606 mi (976 km)14 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park610 mi (982 km)14 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park651 mi (1048 km)15 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Benton County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Benton County?

Hot Springs National Park, about 221 mi (356 km) away and roughly 5 hr 41 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.