National parks near Austin County, Texas
The closest national park to Austin County, Texas is Los Novillos National Park — about 287 mi (462 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 15 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Los Novillos National Park
Hot Springs National Park
El Sabinal National Park
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
Big Bend National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Best time to visit Los Novillos National Park. Getting to Los Novillos National Park.
National parks near Austin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Novillos National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 373 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 388 mi (625 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 515 mi (829 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Potosí National Park | 604 mi (973 km) | 14 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 624 mi (1005 km) | 15 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 626 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Austin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Austin County?
Los Novillos National Park, about 287 mi (462 km) away and roughly 7 hr 15 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Austin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.