National parks near Panola County, Texas
Panola County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Carthage — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Panola County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 179 mi (289 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Panola County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 179 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 438 mi (705 km) | 10 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 566 mi (911 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 591 mi (951 km) | 14 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 617 mi (993 km) | 15 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 663 mi (1066 km) | 16 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Panola County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Panola County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 179 mi (289 km) away and roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Panola County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.