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.
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.
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.