National parks near Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Dallas — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Dallas County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 246 mi (396 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dallas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 246 mi (396 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 343 mi (553 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 447 mi (719 km) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 454 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 547 mi (880 km) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 550 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 551 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 553 mi (890 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dallas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dallas County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 246 mi (396 km) away and roughly 6 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dallas County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.