National parks near Camden County, Missouri
The closest national park to Camden County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 141 mi (227 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 47 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Camden County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 141 mi (227 km) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 366 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 385 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 534 mi (859 km) | 13 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 631 mi (1015 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 631 mi (1016 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 643 mi (1035 km) | 15 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 678 mi (1091 km) | 16 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Camden County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Camden County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 141 mi (227 km) away and roughly 3 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Camden County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.