National parks near Collin County, Texas
The closest national park to Collin County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 231 mi (371 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 55 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Collin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 231 mi (371 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 470 mi (757 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 483 mi (777 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 527 mi (847 km) | 12 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 559 mi (899 km) | 13 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 573 mi (923 km) | 14 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 593 mi (954 km) | 14 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Collin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Collin County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 231 mi (371 km) away and roughly 5 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Collin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.