National parks near Tarrant County, Texas
The closest national park to Tarrant County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 271 mi (436 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 51 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Tarrant County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 271 mi (436 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 323 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 448 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 527 mi (849 km) | 12 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 538 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 567 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tarrant County
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- North Richland Hills
- Mansfield
- Euless
- Grapevine
- Bedford
- Keller
- Haltom City
- Hurst
- Southlake
- Colleyville
- Watauga
- Benbrook
- Saginaw
- White Settlement
- Crowley
- Forest Hill
- Rendon
- Azle
- Richland Hills
- River Oaks
- Kennedale
- Eagle Mountain
- Everman
- Sansom Park
- Lake Worth
- Pecan Acres
- Edgecliff Village
- Pantego
- Blue Mound
- Dalworthington Gardens
- Westworth
- Haslet
- Pelican Bay
- Lakeside
- Westlake
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tarrant County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 271 mi (436 km) away and roughly 6 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tarrant County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.