Parks Manager

National parks near Marion County, Mississippi

The closest national park to Marion County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 288 mi (463 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 16 min of driving.

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

National parks near Marion County

Parks ranked by distance from Marion County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park288 mi (463 km)7 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park462 mi (744 km)11 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park473 mi (761 km)11 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park507 mi (816 km)12 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park559 mi (900 km)13 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park615 mi (990 km)15 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park629 mi (1013 km)15 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park670 mi (1079 km)16 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park684 mi (1101 km)16 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park686 mi (1104 km)16 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Marion County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Marion County?

Hot Springs National Park, about 288 mi (463 km) away and roughly 7 hr 16 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.