National parks near Simpson County, Mississippi
The closest national park to Simpson County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 261 mi (421 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Simpson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 261 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 651 mi (1047 km) | 15 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 655 mi (1054 km) | 15 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 658 mi (1059 km) | 16 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 686 mi (1104 km) | 16 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 689 mi (1108 km) | 16 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Simpson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Simpson County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 261 mi (421 km) away and roughly 6 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Simpson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.