National parks near Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Pontotoc County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Pontotoc — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Pontotoc County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 232 mi (373 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Pontotoc County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 232 mi (373 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 260 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 323 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 514 mi (828 km) | 12 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 631 mi (1016 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 639 mi (1028 km) | 15 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 661 mi (1065 km) | 16 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pontotoc County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pontotoc County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 232 mi (373 km) away and roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pontotoc County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.