National parks near Leon County, Texas
The closest national park to Leon County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 283 mi (455 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 9 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
El Sabinal National Park
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
Carlsbad Caverns 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 Leon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 283 mi (455 km) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 476 mi (767 km) | 11 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 494 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 518 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 605 mi (974 km) | 14 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 608 mi (978 km) | 14 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 645 mi (1038 km) | 15 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Leon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Leon County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 283 mi (455 km) away and roughly 7 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Leon County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.