National Parks Near Columbia, Missouri

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 66 national parks near Columbia. The closest park is just 89.7 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

66
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
89.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Columbia

⭐ Closest
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
89.7 mi (~1 hr 48 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Barry, Illinois
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Columbia

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
110.3 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

St. Louis, Missouri
National Historic Site
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
117.3 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Independence, Missouri
National Historic Site
Gateway Arch National Park
117.7 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

St. Louis, Missouri
National Park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
138.2 mi (~2 hr 46 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Van Buren, Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
140.7 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Republic, Missouri
National Battlefield
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
141 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
National Historical Park
Fort Scott National Historic Site
149.4 mi (~2 hr 59 min)

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott, Kansas
National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
155 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois
National Historic Site
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
155.3 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield, Illinois
National Monument
George Washington Carver National Monument
174.8 mi (~3 hr 30 min)

George Washington Carver National Monument

Diamond, Missouri
National Monument
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
179.6 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Topeka, Kansas
National Historical Park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
194.7 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

West Branch, Iowa
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Columbia

Buffalo National River
203.6 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Buffalo National River

Arkansas
National River
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
231 mi (~4 hr 37 min)

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Kansas
National Preserve
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
247.7 mi (~4 hr 57 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Alabama
National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
248 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Iowa
National Historic Trail
Homestead National Historical Park
256.6 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Homestead National Historical Park

Nebraska
National Historical Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
259 mi (~5 hr 11 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Indiana
National Historical Park
Fort Smith National Historic Site
271.9 mi (~5 hr 26 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
291.2 mi (~5 hr 49 min)

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Effigy Mounds National Monument
291.4 mi (~5 hr 50 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Iowa
National Monument
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
294.1 mi (~5 hr 53 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Indiana
National Memorial
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
294.9 mi (~5 hr 54 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Kentucky
National Battlefield

Planning Your Visit from Columbia

Columbia 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. New Philadelphia National Historic Site is your closest option at just 89.7 miles—approximately 1 hr 48 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 Columbia

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