National parks near Gillespie County, Texas
The closest national park to Gillespie County, Texas is Los Novillos National Park — about 138 mi (223 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 43 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Gillespie County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Novillos National Park | 138 mi (223 km) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Big Bend National Park | 270 mi (434 km) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 347 mi (559 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 370 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 539 mi (867 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gillespie County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gillespie County?
Los Novillos National Park, about 138 mi (223 km) away and roughly 3 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gillespie County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.