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.
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.