National parks near Hinds County, Mississippi
Hinds County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Jackson — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Hinds County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 224 mi (361 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 45 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Hinds County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 224 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 437 mi (703 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 445 mi (717 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 652 mi (1049 km) | 15 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 668 mi (1075 km) | 16 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 668 mi (1075 km) | 16 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 686 mi (1104 km) | 16 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 692 mi (1114 km) | 16 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hinds County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hinds County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 224 mi (361 km) away and roughly 5 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hinds County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.