National parks near Barry County, Missouri
The closest national park to Barry County, Missouri is Hot Springs National Park — about 156 mi (252 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 9 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Barry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 156 mi (252 km) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 240 mi (386 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 428 mi (688 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 497 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 578 mi (930 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 649 mi (1045 km) | 15 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 655 mi (1055 km) | 15 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 668 mi (1075 km) | 16 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 680 mi (1095 km) | 16 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 688 mi (1107 km) | 16 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Barry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Barry County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 156 mi (252 km) away and roughly 4 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Barry County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.