National parks near Carter County, Oklahoma
The closest national park to Carter County, Oklahoma is Hot Springs National Park — about 238 mi (382 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 4 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
Los Novillos National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Big Bend National Park
Gateway Arch 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 Carter County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 238 mi (382 km) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 471 mi (758 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 529 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 631 mi (1016 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Carter County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Carter County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 238 mi (382 km) away and roughly 6 hr 4 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Carter County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.