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National parks near Franklin County, Mississippi

The closest national park to Franklin County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 246 mi (396 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 17 min of driving.

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

National parks near Franklin County

Parks ranked by distance from Franklin County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park246 mi (396 km)6 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park480 mi (772 km)11 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park496 mi (798 km)12 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park509 mi (819 km)12 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park608 mi (978 km)14 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park618 mi (994 km)15 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park632 mi (1017 km)15 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park678 mi (1092 km)16 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
El Sabinal National Park698 mi (1124 km)16 hr 58 minWorth a longer road trip
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park708 mi (1140 km)17 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Franklin County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Franklin County?

Hot Springs National Park, about 246 mi (396 km) away and roughly 6 hr 17 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.