Parks Manager

National parks near Harrison County, Texas

The closest national park to Harrison County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 157 mi (253 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 10 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Harrison County

Parks ranked by distance from Harrison County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park157 mi (253 km)4 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Los Novillos National Park448 mi (720 km)11 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park482 mi (775 km)11 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park568 mi (915 km)13 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Big Bend National Park573 mi (922 km)14 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Carlsbad Caverns National Park588 mi (946 km)14 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
El Sabinal National Park602 mi (969 km)14 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park607 mi (977 km)14 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Guadalupe Mountains National Park615 mi (989 km)15 hrWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park654 mi (1053 km)15 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Harrison County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Harrison County?

Hot Springs National Park, about 157 mi (253 km) away and roughly 4 hr 10 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Harrison County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.