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.

Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.

Closest national parks

Parks ranked by distance from the centre of Oklahoma
Park	Straight-line distance	Estimated drive	Realistic trip
Hot Springs National Park	230 mi (370 km)	5 hr 53 min	Best as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park	423 mi (681 km)	10 hr 28 min	Worth a longer road trip
Carlsbad Caverns National Park	495 mi (796 km)	12 hr 10 min	Worth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park	497 mi (799 km)	12 hr 12 min	Worth a longer road trip
Great Sand Dunes National Park	503 mi (809 km)	12 hr 21 min	Worth a longer road trip
Guadalupe Mountains National Park	525 mi (845 km)	12 hr 53 min	Worth a longer road trip
White Sands National Park	574 mi (924 km)	14 hr 3 min	Worth a longer road trip
Big Bend National Park	576 mi (927 km)	14 hr 5 min	Worth a longer road trip
Rocky Mountain National Park	579 mi (931 km)	14 hr 9 min	Worth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park	609 mi (980 km)	14 hr 51 min	Worth a longer road trip

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.