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National parks near Oklahoma

There is no national park inside Oklahoma, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Hot Springs National Park, about 5 hr 53 min from the middle of the state.

Closest national parks

Parks ranked by distance from the centre of Oklahoma
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park230 mi (370 km)5 hr 53 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park423 mi (681 km)10 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Carlsbad Caverns National Park495 mi (796 km)12 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park497 mi (799 km)12 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Sand Dunes National Park503 mi (809 km)12 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Guadalupe Mountains National Park525 mi (845 km)12 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
White Sands National Park574 mi (924 km)14 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Big Bend National Park576 mi (927 km)14 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Rocky Mountain National Park579 mi (931 km)14 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park609 mi (980 km)14 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip

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Common questions

Does Oklahoma have a national park?

No. The nearest national parks are Hot Springs National Park, Gateway Arch National Park, and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

What is the closest national park to Oklahoma?

Hot Springs National Park, roughly 230 mi (370 km) out and about 5 hr 53 min of driving from the centre of Oklahoma.