National parks near Orange County, Texas
The closest national park to Orange County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 308 mi (495 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 44 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
El Sabinal National Park
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
Big Bend National Park
Arrecife Alacranes 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 Orange County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 308 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 429 mi (691 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 511 mi (822 km) | 12 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 568 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 593 mi (954 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 623 mi (1003 km) | 15 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 643 mi (1035 km) | 15 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 660 mi (1063 km) | 16 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 665 mi (1071 km) | 16 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Orange County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Orange County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 308 mi (495 km) away and roughly 7 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Orange County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.