National parks near Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Gilmer — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Upshur County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 165 mi (266 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 22 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Upshur County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 425 mi (685 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 488 mi (785 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 547 mi (881 km) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 594 mi (956 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 598 mi (962 km) | 14 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 662 mi (1065 km) | 16 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Upshur County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Upshur County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 165 mi (266 km) away and roughly 4 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Upshur County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.