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National parks near Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Lauderdale County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Meridian — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Lauderdale County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 291 mi (468 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 20 min of driving.

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

National parks near Lauderdale County

Parks ranked by distance from Lauderdale County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park291 mi (468 km)7 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park364 mi (586 km)9 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park370 mi (596 km)9 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park439 mi (707 km)10 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park469 mi (755 km)11 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park583 mi (938 km)14 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park642 mi (1033 km)15 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park646 mi (1040 km)15 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park677 mi (1090 km)16 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park693 mi (1116 km)16 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Lauderdale County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Lauderdale County?

Hot Springs National Park, about 291 mi (468 km) away and roughly 7 hr 20 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.