National Parks Near Plano, Texas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Plano. The closest park is just 101.1 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

52
Parks Within Range
0
Within 100 Miles
101.1
Miles to Closest

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Plano

Chickasaw National Recreation Area
101.1 mi (~2 hr 1 min)

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Sulphur, Oklahoma
National Recreation Area
Waco Mammoth National Monument
101.7 mi (~2 hr 2 min)

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco, Texas
National Monument
Oklahoma City National Memorial
175.8 mi (~3 hr 31 min)

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
National Memorial
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
184.6 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Hope, Arkansas
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Plano

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
205.8 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail

Texas
National Historic Trail
Fort Smith National Historic Site
208.7 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
221.7 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Texas
National Historical Park
Big Thicket National Preserve
223.1 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Texas
National Preserve
Hot Springs National Park
233.2 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Hot Springs National Park

Arkansas
National Park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
235.6 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Louisiana
National Historical Park
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
248.4 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Oklahoma
National Historic Site
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
275.8 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Pea Ridge National Military Park
281.4 mi (~5 hr 38 min)

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Arkansas
National Military Park

Planning Your Visit from Plano

Plano is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. Chickasaw National Recreation Area is your closest option at just 101.1 miles—approximately 2 hr 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 Plano

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