National Parks Near Little Rock, Arkansas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 71 national parks near Little Rock. The closest park is just 0.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

71
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
0.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Little Rock

⭐ Closest
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
0.9 mi (~1 min)

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Little Rock, Arkansas
National Historic Site
Hot Springs National Park
46.6 mi (~56 min)

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs, Arkansas
National Park
Arkansas Post National Memorial
75.9 mi (~1 hr 31 min)

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Gillett, Arkansas
National Memorial
Buffalo National River
96 mi (~1 hr 55 min)

Buffalo National River

St. Joe, Arkansas
National River

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Little Rock

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
105.5 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Hope, Arkansas
National Historic Site
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
121.9 mi (~2 hr 26 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Sumner, Illinois
National Monument
Fort Smith National Historic Site
129 mi (~2 hr 35 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith, Arkansas
National Historic Site
Pea Ridge National Military Park
153.4 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Garfield, Arkansas
National Military Park
Poverty Point National Monument
154 mi (~3 hr 5 min)

Poverty Point National Monument

Pioneer, Louisiana
National Monument
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
172.7 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Alabama
National Historic Trail
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
174.3 mi (~3 hr 29 min)

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Republic, Missouri
National Battlefield
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
175.2 mi (~3 hr 30 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Van Buren, Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
Vicksburg National Military Park
184.4 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Vicksburg National Military Park

Vicksburg, Mississippi
National Military Park
George Washington Carver National Monument
193.2 mi (~3 hr 52 min)

George Washington Carver National Monument

Diamond, Missouri
National Monument
Natchez Trace Parkway
197.7 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, Alabama
Parkway

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Little Rock

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
203.1 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
204.8 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Mississippi
National Monument
Tupelo National Battlefield
205.1 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Tupelo National Battlefield

Mississippi
National Battlefield
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
205.8 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Alabama
National Scenic Trail
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
217.6 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Louisiana
National Historical Park
Shiloh National Military Park
225.2 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Tennessee
National Military Park
Natchez National Historical Park
227.1 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Natchez National Historical Park

Mississippi
National Historical Park
Fort Scott National Historic Site
252.7 mi (~5 hr 3 min)

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Kansas
National Historic Site
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
255.9 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Missouri
National Historical Park
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
269 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Oklahoma
National Recreation Area
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
273.2 mi (~5 hr 28 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Kentucky
National Battlefield
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
284 mi (~5 hr 41 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Little Rock

Little Rock 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. Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is your closest option at just 0.9 miles—approximately 1 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 Little Rock

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