National parks near Scott County, Mississippi
The closest national park to Scott County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 251 mi (404 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 23 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 Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 251 mi (404 km) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 409 mi (659 km) | 10 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 433 mi (697 km) | 10 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 516 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 618 mi (995 km) | 15 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 654 mi (1053 km) | 15 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 670 mi (1079 km) | 16 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 690 mi (1111 km) | 16 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 707 mi (1138 km) | 17 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scott County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 251 mi (404 km) away and roughly 6 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scott County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.