National parks near Knox County, Texas
The closest national park to Knox County, Texas is Carlsbad Caverns National Park — about 288 mi (463 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Big Bend National Park
White Sands National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Getting to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Timed entry and tours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
National parks near Knox County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 317 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 385 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 444 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 513 mi (825 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 557 mi (897 km) | 13 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knox County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knox County?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, about 288 mi (463 km) away and roughly 7 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knox County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.