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.
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 246 mi (396 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 608 mi (978 km) | 14 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 618 mi (994 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 678 mi (1092 km) | 16 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 698 mi (1124 km) | 16 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 708 mi (1140 km) | 17 hr 13 min | Worth 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.