National Parks Near Austin, Texas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 33 national parks near Austin. The closest park is just 27 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

33
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
27
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Austin

⭐ Closest
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
27 mi (~32 min)

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Texas
National Historic Trail
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
51.6 mi (~1 hr 2 min)

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Johnson City, Texas
National Historical Park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
77.7 mi (~1 hr 33 min)

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio, Texas
National Historical Park
Waco Mammoth National Monument
98.3 mi (~1 hr 58 min)

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco, Texas
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Austin

Big Thicket National Preserve
200.5 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Texas
National Preserve
Amistad National Recreation Area
205.9 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Amistad National Recreation Area

Texas
National Recreation Area
Padre Island National Seashore
223.3 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Padre Island National Seashore

Texas
National Seashore
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
274.9 mi (~5 hr 30 min)

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Texas
Wild & Scenic River
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
292.9 mi (~5 hr 51 min)

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Oklahoma
National Recreation Area
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
293.7 mi (~5 hr 52 min)

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Texas
National Historical Park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
296.8 mi (~5 hr 56 min)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Louisiana
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Austin

Austin is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail is your closest option at just 27 miles—approximately 32 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.

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