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National parks near Covington County, Mississippi

Covington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Collins — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Covington County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 283 mi (456 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 10 min of driving.

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

National parks near Covington County

Parks ranked by distance from Covington County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park283 mi (456 km)7 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park431 mi (693 km)10 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park441 mi (709 km)10 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park483 mi (778 km)11 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park531 mi (854 km)13 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park633 mi (1018 km)15 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park640 mi (1030 km)15 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park654 mi (1052 km)15 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park682 mi (1097 km)16 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park696 mi (1119 km)16 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Covington County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Covington County?

Hot Springs National Park, about 283 mi (456 km) away and roughly 7 hr 10 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.