Closest first
Straight-line miles from the city center; drive times are rough estimates. Open the app for parks near wherever you are right now.
- 1 Hot Springs · Arkansas · 26+ trails · $20 / vehicle247 mi · ~5 hr drive
- 2 Carlsbad Caverns · New Mexico · 6+ trails · $15 / person453 mi · ~9.5 hr drive
- 3 Big Bend · Texas · 150+ trails · $30 / vehicle453 mi · ~9.5 hr drive
- 4 Guadalupe Mountains · Texas · 80+ trails · $25 / vehicle475 mi · ~10 hr drive
Planning a trip from Dallas
Hot Springs is realistic for a long weekend. Leave early Friday, and reserve campsites or lodging ahead in peak season.
Each park page covers popular trails, camping, entrance fees, and the best time to visit. In ParkAtlas, the home screen shows unvisited parks within reach of your current location and lets you log the one you pick.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dallas?
Hot Springs National Park, about 247 miles away (~5 hr drive).
Which national parks near Dallas work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Hot Springs.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of Dallas?
4 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of Dallas.