National parks near Washington County, Mississippi
The closest national park to Washington County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 140 mi (225 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 45 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 140 mi (225 km) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 590 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 609 mi (980 km) | 14 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 644 mi (1037 km) | 15 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 648 mi (1043 km) | 15 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 751 mi (1208 km) | 18 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 752 mi (1211 km) | 18 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 140 mi (225 km) away and roughly 3 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.