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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.

National parks near Scott County

Parks ranked by distance from Scott County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park251 mi (404 km)6 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park386 mi (621 km)9 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park409 mi (659 km)10 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park433 mi (697 km)10 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park516 mi (831 km)12 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park618 mi (995 km)15 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park654 mi (1053 km)15 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park670 mi (1079 km)16 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park690 mi (1111 km)16 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park707 mi (1138 km)17 hr 11 minWorth 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.