National parks near Smith County, Mississippi
The closest national park to Smith County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 273 mi (439 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 55 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Smith County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 424 mi (683 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 520 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 636 mi (1024 km) | 15 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 645 mi (1038 km) | 15 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 660 mi (1062 km) | 16 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 683 mi (1100 km) | 16 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 691 mi (1111 km) | 16 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Smith County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Smith County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 273 mi (439 km) away and roughly 6 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Smith County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.