National Parks Near Springfield, Missouri

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 67 national parks near Springfield. The closest park is just 9.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

67
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
9.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Springfield

⭐ Closest
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
9.9 mi (~12 min)

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Republic, Missouri
National Battlefield
George Washington Carver National Monument
60.6 mi (~1 hr 13 min)

George Washington Carver National Monument

Diamond, Missouri
National Monument
Pea Ridge National Military Park
66.4 mi (~1 hr 20 min)

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Garfield, Arkansas
National Military Park
Buffalo National River
83.5 mi (~1 hr 40 min)

Buffalo National River

St. Joe, Arkansas
National River
Fort Scott National Historic Site
88.9 mi (~1 hr 47 min)

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott, Kansas
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Springfield

Ozark National Scenic Riverways
112.2 mi (~2 hr 15 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Van Buren, Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
136.1 mi (~2 hr 43 min)

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Independence, Missouri
National Historic Site
Fort Smith National Historic Site
140.9 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith, Arkansas
National Historic Site
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
179.6 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Little Rock, Arkansas
National Historic Site
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
181 mi (~3 hr 37 min)

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Topeka, Kansas
National Historical Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
185.3 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

St. Louis, Missouri
National Historic Site
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
185.7 mi (~3 hr 43 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
National Historical Park
Hot Springs National Park
186 mi (~3 hr 43 min)

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs, Arkansas
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
195.4 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

St. Louis, Missouri
National Park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
197.9 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Strong City, Kansas
National Preserve

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Springfield

New Philadelphia National Historic Site
213.3 mi (~4 hr 16 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
215.8 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Alabama
National Historic Trail
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
245.3 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Arkansas Post National Memorial
247.9 mi (~4 hr 57 min)

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Arkansas
National Memorial
Oklahoma City National Memorial
263.9 mi (~5 hr 17 min)

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma
National Memorial
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
266.2 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
266.6 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
277.5 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
281.7 mi (~5 hr 38 min)

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Oklahoma
National Recreation Area
Homestead National Historical Park
285.8 mi (~5 hr 43 min)

Homestead National Historical Park

Nebraska
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Springfield

Springfield is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 5 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is your closest option at just 9.9 miles—approximately 12 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.

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