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.
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.