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.
Hot Springs National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Big Bend National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
White Sands 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 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
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.