National Parks Near Arlington, Texas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 51 national parks near Arlington. The closest park is just 78.3 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

51
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
78.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Arlington

⭐ Closest
Waco Mammoth National Monument
78.3 mi (~1 hr 34 min)

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco, Texas
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Arlington

Chickasaw National Recreation Area
119.3 mi (~2 hr 23 min)

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Sulphur, Oklahoma
National Recreation Area
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
183.2 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Texas
National Historic Trail
Oklahoma City National Memorial
190.6 mi (~3 hr 49 min)

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
National Memorial
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
193 mi (~3 hr 52 min)

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Johnson City, Texas
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Arlington

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
213 mi (~4 hr 16 min)

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Big Thicket National Preserve
224.5 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Texas
National Preserve
Fort Smith National Historic Site
238.9 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
248.5 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Oklahoma
National Historic Site
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
249.1 mi (~4 hr 59 min)

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Texas
National Historical Park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
251.5 mi (~5 hr 2 min)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Louisiana
National Historical Park
Hot Springs National Park
263.5 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Hot Springs National Park

Arkansas
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Arlington

Arlington is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 1 park within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Waco Mammoth National Monument is your closest option at just 78.3 miles—approximately 1 hr 34 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Arlington

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