National parks near Houston County, Texas
The closest national park to Houston County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 260 mi (419 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Houston County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 260 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 355 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 487 mi (784 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 556 mi (894 km) | 13 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 585 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 645 mi (1037 km) | 15 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 669 mi (1077 km) | 16 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Houston County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Houston County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 260 mi (419 km) away and roughly 6 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Houston County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.