National Parks Near St. Louis, Missouri

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 81 national parks near St. Louis. The closest park is just 0.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

81
Parks Within Range
6
Within 100 Miles
0.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from St. Louis

⭐ Closest
Gateway Arch National Park
0.6 mi (~1 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

St. Louis, Missouri
National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
9.7 mi (~12 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

St. Louis, Missouri
National Historic Site
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
45.6 mi (~55 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
National Historical Park
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
84.5 mi (~1 hr 41 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Barry, Illinois
National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
86.1 mi (~1 hr 43 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois
National Historic Site
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
86.5 mi (~1 hr 44 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield, Illinois
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from St. Louis

Ozark National Scenic Riverways
117.8 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Van Buren, Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
143.8 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
177 mi (~3 hr 32 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
180.2 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Alabama
National Historic Trail
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
193.2 mi (~3 hr 52 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Dover, Kentucky
National Battlefield

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from St. Louis

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
204.4 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Missouri
National Battlefield
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
218.8 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Iowa
National Historic Site
Buffalo National River
232.5 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Buffalo National River

Arkansas
National River
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
233.4 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Mammoth Cave National Park
242.8 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky
National Park
Fort Scott National Historic Site
250.4 mi (~5 hr)

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Kansas
National Historic Site
Pullman National Historical Park
252.2 mi (~5 hr 3 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Illinois
National Historical Park
George Washington Carver National Monument
253.6 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

George Washington Carver National Monument

Missouri
National Monument
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
256.4 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Pea Ridge National Military Park
258.2 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Arkansas
National Military Park
Shiloh National Military Park
262 mi (~5 hr 14 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Tennessee
National Military Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
264.8 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana
National Park

Planning Your Visit from St. Louis

St. Louis is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 6 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Gateway Arch National Park is your closest option at just 0.6 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 St. Louis

We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Scroll to Top