Parks Manager

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

Parks ranked by distance from Barry County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park156 mi (252 km)4 hr 9 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park240 mi (386 km)6 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park428 mi (688 km)10 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park497 mi (799 km)12 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park578 mi (930 km)14 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Sand Dunes National Park649 mi (1045 km)15 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park655 mi (1055 km)15 hr 58 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park668 mi (1075 km)16 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Carlsbad Caverns National Park680 mi (1095 km)16 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Rocky Mountain National Park688 mi (1107 km)16 hr 44 minWorth 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.