National Parks Near San Antonio, Texas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 26 national parks near San Antonio. The closest park is just 8.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

26
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
8.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from San Antonio

⭐ Closest
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
8.6 mi (~10 min)

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio, Texas
National Historical Park
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
57.6 mi (~1 hr 9 min)

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Johnson City, Texas
National Historical Park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
83.2 mi (~1 hr 40 min)

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Texas
National Historic Trail

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from San Antonio

Amistad National Recreation Area
155.5 mi (~3 hr 7 min)

Amistad National Recreation Area

Del Rio, Texas
National Recreation Area
Waco Mammoth National Monument
169.9 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco, Texas
National Monument
Padre Island National Seashore
177.7 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Padre Island National Seashore

Corpus Christi, Texas
National Seashore

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from San Antonio

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
231.8 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Texas
Wild & Scenic River
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
243.3 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Texas
National Historical Park
Big Thicket National Preserve
256 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Texas
National Preserve
Big Bend National Park
285.3 mi (~5 hr 42 min)

Big Bend National Park

Texas
National Park

Planning Your Visit from San Antonio

San Antonio is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is your closest option at just 8.6 miles—approximately 10 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 San Antonio

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