National parks near Douglas County, Missouri
Douglas County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ava — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Douglas County, Missouri is Hot Springs National Park — about 169 mi (273 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 28 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Douglas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 169 mi (273 km) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 362 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 516 mi (830 km) | 12 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 639 mi (1028 km) | 15 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 642 mi (1033 km) | 15 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 665 mi (1070 km) | 16 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 698 mi (1124 km) | 16 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 704 mi (1133 km) | 17 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Douglas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Douglas County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 169 mi (273 km) away and roughly 4 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Douglas County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.