National parks near DeSoto County, Mississippi
The closest national park to DeSoto County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 178 mi (286 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near DeSoto County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 253 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 266 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 487 mi (784 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 530 mi (853 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 630 mi (1014 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 630 mi (1014 km) | 15 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 688 mi (1108 km) | 16 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in DeSoto County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to DeSoto County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 178 mi (286 km) away and roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from DeSoto County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.