National parks near Harris County, Texas
Harris County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Katy — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Harris County, Texas is Los Novillos National Park — about 308 mi (496 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 45 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Harris County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Novillos National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 365 mi (588 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 407 mi (654 km) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Potosí National Park | 613 mi (986 km) | 14 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gogorrón National Park | 637 mi (1025 km) | 15 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 638 mi (1026 km) | 15 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Harris County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Harris County?
Los Novillos National Park, about 308 mi (496 km) away and roughly 7 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Harris County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.