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.
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.