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National parks near Union County, Mississippi

Union County is one town for park planning. See national parks near New Albany — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Union County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 230 mi (370 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 54 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Union County

Parks ranked by distance from Union County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park230 mi (370 km)5 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park247 mi (398 km)6 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park292 mi (471 km)7 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park318 mi (512 km)7 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park473 mi (761 km)11 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park505 mi (812 km)12 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park506 mi (814 km)12 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park618 mi (995 km)15 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park625 mi (1005 km)15 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park654 mi (1052 km)15 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Union County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Union County?

Hot Springs National Park, about 230 mi (370 km) away and roughly 5 hr 54 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.