National Parks Near Jackson, Mississippi

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 65 national parks near Jackson. The closest park is just 3.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

65
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
3.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Jackson

⭐ Closest
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
3.3 mi (~4 min)

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Jackson, Mississippi
National Monument
Vicksburg National Military Park
39.1 mi (~47 min)

Vicksburg National Military Park

Vicksburg, Mississippi
National Military Park
Poverty Point National Monument
75.2 mi (~1 hr 30 min)

Poverty Point National Monument

Pioneer, Louisiana
National Monument
Natchez National Historical Park
87.7 mi (~1 hr 45 min)

Natchez National Historical Park

Natchez, Mississippi
National Historical Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Jackson

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
116 mi (~2 hr 19 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Sumner, Illinois
National Monument
Natchez Trace Parkway
122.2 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, Alabama
Parkway
Arkansas Post National Memorial
134.6 mi (~2 hr 42 min)

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Gillett, Arkansas
National Memorial
Tupelo National Battlefield
159 mi (~3 hr 11 min)

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo, Mississippi
National Battlefield
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
161.5 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans, Louisiana
National Historical Park
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
164.2 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Tupelo, Alabama
National Scenic Trail
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
171 mi (~3 hr 25 min)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
National Historical Park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
171.5 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

New Orleans, Louisiana
National Historical Park and Preserve
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
174.1 mi (~3 hr 29 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Guntown, Mississippi
National Battlefield Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Jackson

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
201.9 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail

Alabama
National Historic Trail
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
207.9 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
212.8 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Alabama
National Monument
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
219.2 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Gulf Islands National Seashore
221.6 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Florida
National Seashore
Shiloh National Military Park
223 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Tennessee
National Military Park
Hot Springs National Park
226.3 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Hot Springs National Park

Arkansas
National Park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
261 mi (~5 hr 13 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Alabama
National Historic Trail
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
261.6 mi (~5 hr 14 min)

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Alabama
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
263.1 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Alabama
National Historic Site
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
263.2 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Alabama
National Military Park
Freedom Riders National Monument
264.6 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Freedom Riders National Monument

Alabama
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Jackson

Jackson 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. Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is your closest option at just 3.3 miles—approximately 4 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 Jackson

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