National Parks Near Fort Worth, Texas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 50 national parks near Fort Worth. The closest park is just 80 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

50
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
80
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Fort Worth

⭐ Closest
Waco Mammoth National Monument
80 mi (~1 hr 36 min)

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco, Texas
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Fort Worth

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
184 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Texas
National Historic Trail
Oklahoma City National Memorial
188.1 mi (~3 hr 46 min)

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
National Memorial
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
188.6 mi (~3 hr 46 min)

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Johnson City, Texas
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Fort Worth

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
224.9 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Big Thicket National Preserve
235 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Texas
National Preserve
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
240 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Oklahoma
National Historic Site
Fort Smith National Historic Site
246.2 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
246.6 mi (~4 hr 56 min)

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Texas
National Historical Park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
264.3 mi (~5 hr 17 min)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Louisiana
National Historical Park
Hot Springs National Park
274.2 mi (~5 hr 29 min)

Hot Springs National Park

Arkansas
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Fort Worth

Fort Worth 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 80 miles—approximately 1 hr 36 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 Fort Worth

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