National parks near Jefferson County, Mississippi
Jefferson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Fayette — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 226 mi (363 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 47 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 226 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 610 mi (981 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 614 mi (988 km) | 14 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 650 mi (1046 km) | 15 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 698 mi (1124 km) | 16 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 699 mi (1125 km) | 16 hr 59 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 Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 226 mi (363 km) away and roughly 5 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.