National parks near Hood County, Texas
The closest national park to Hood County, Texas is Los Novillos National Park — about 286 mi (460 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 13 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Hood County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Novillos National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 307 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 500 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 507 mi (815 km) | 12 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 508 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 575 mi (926 km) | 14 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 576 mi (927 km) | 14 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hood County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hood County?
Los Novillos National Park, about 286 mi (460 km) away and roughly 7 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hood County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.