National parks near Denton County, Texas
The closest national park to Denton County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 249 mi (401 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 21 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Denton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 249 mi (401 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 435 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 453 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 463 mi (745 km) | 11 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 540 mi (870 km) | 13 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 566 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 566 mi (911 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 576 mi (927 km) | 14 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Denton County
- Denton
- Lewisville
- Flower Mound
- The Colony
- Little Elm
- Corinth
- Highland Village
- Trophy Club
- Lake Dallas
- Sanger
- Roanoke
- Lantana
- Krum
- Providence Village
- Hickory Creek
- Pilot Point
- Argyle
- Justin
- Aubrey
- Oak Point
- Savannah
- Double Oak
- Shady Shores
- Paloma Creek South
- Paloma Creek
- Northlake
- Bartonville
- Krugerville
- Ponder
- Copper Canyon
- Hackberry
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Denton County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 249 mi (401 km) away and roughly 6 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Denton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.