National Parks Near Garland, Texas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Garland. The closest park is just 95.7 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

52
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
95.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Garland

⭐ Closest
Waco Mammoth National Monument
95.7 mi (~1 hr 55 min)

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco, Texas
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Garland

Chickasaw National Recreation Area
109 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Sulphur, Oklahoma
National Recreation Area
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
183.3 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Hope, Arkansas
National Historic Site
Oklahoma City National Memorial
183.9 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
National Memorial
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
199.2 mi (~3 hr 59 min)

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Texas
National Historic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Garland

Fort Smith National Historic Site
212.6 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Big Thicket National Preserve
215.2 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Texas
National Preserve
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
217.3 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Texas
National Historical Park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
229.6 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Louisiana
National Historical Park
Hot Springs National Park
233.7 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Hot Springs National Park

Arkansas
National Park
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
256.2 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Oklahoma
National Historic Site
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
270.3 mi (~5 hr 24 min)

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Texas
National Historical Park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
279.1 mi (~5 hr 35 min)

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Pea Ridge National Military Park
286 mi (~5 hr 43 min)

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Arkansas
National Military Park

Planning Your Visit from Garland

Garland 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 95.7 miles—approximately 1 hr 55 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 Garland

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