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.
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.
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.