National Parks Near New Orleans, Louisiana

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 43 national parks near New Orleans. The closest park is just 0.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

43
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
0.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from New Orleans

⭐ Closest
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
0.9 mi (~1 min)

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans, Louisiana
National Historical Park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
10.1 mi (~12 min)

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

New Orleans, Louisiana
National Historical Park and Preserve

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from New Orleans

Natchez National Historical Park
135.3 mi (~2 hr 42 min)

Natchez National Historical Park

Natchez, Mississippi
National Historical Park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
165.3 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Jackson, Mississippi
National Monument
Gulf Islands National Seashore
171.7 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Breeze, Florida
National Seashore
Vicksburg National Military Park
172.8 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Vicksburg National Military Park

Vicksburg, Mississippi
National Military Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from New Orleans

Poverty Point National Monument
202 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Poverty Point National Monument

Louisiana
National Monument
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
209.9 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Louisiana
National Historical Park
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
254.6 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail

Alabama
National Historic Trail
Big Thicket National Preserve
260 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Texas
National Preserve
Natchez Trace Parkway
271.5 mi (~5 hr 26 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Alabama
Parkway
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
278.3 mi (~5 hr 34 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Arkansas Post National Memorial
289.3 mi (~5 hr 47 min)

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Arkansas
National Memorial

Planning Your Visit from New Orleans

New Orleans is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 2 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park 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 New Orleans

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