National parks near Ellis County, Texas
The closest national park to Ellis County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 262 mi (421 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Hot Springs National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Big Bend National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
El Sabinal 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 Ellis County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 324 mi (522 km) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 445 mi (716 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 471 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 525 mi (845 km) | 12 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 526 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 553 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 568 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 617 mi (993 km) | 15 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ellis County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ellis County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 262 mi (421 km) away and roughly 6 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ellis County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.