National parks near Bowie County, Texas
The closest national park to Bowie County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 97.3 mi (157 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Hot Springs National Park.
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Big Bend 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 Bowie County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 97.3 mi (157 km) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 605 mi (974 km) | 14 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 611 mi (983 km) | 14 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 620 mi (998 km) | 15 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 633 mi (1019 km) | 15 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 661 mi (1064 km) | 16 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 665 mi (1071 km) | 16 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Bowie County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bowie County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 97.3 mi (157 km) away and roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Bowie County in a day?
Hot Springs National Park — all within about three hours' drive.