National parks near Monroe County, Mississippi
The closest national park to Monroe County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 263 mi (423 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 40 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 264 mi (424 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 338 mi (544 km) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 444 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 505 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 539 mi (868 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 633 mi (1019 km) | 15 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 645 mi (1038 km) | 15 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 649 mi (1045 km) | 15 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 263 mi (423 km) away and roughly 6 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.