National parks near Kaufman County, Texas
The closest national park to Kaufman County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 229 mi (369 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 52 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Hot Springs National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Big Bend National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.
National parks near Kaufman County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 499 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 553 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 554 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 627 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kaufman County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kaufman County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 229 mi (369 km) away and roughly 5 hr 52 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kaufman County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.