Parks Manager

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

Parks ranked by distance from Monroe County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park263 mi (423 km)6 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park264 mi (424 km)6 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park305 mi (491 km)7 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park338 mi (544 km)8 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park444 mi (714 km)10 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park505 mi (812 km)12 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park539 mi (868 km)13 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park633 mi (1019 km)15 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park645 mi (1038 km)15 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park649 mi (1045 km)15 hr 49 minWorth 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.