National parks near McDonald County, Missouri
The closest national park to McDonald County, Missouri is Hot Springs National Park — about 165 mi (266 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 22 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 McDonald County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 271 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 611 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 616 mi (992 km) | 15 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 630 mi (1014 km) | 15 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 648 mi (1042 km) | 15 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 650 mi (1046 km) | 15 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 659 mi (1061 km) | 16 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McDonald County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McDonald County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 165 mi (266 km) away and roughly 4 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McDonald County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.