National Parks Near Tulsa, Oklahoma

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 56 national parks near Tulsa. The closest park is just 97.5 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

56
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
97.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Tulsa

⭐ Closest
Oklahoma City National Memorial
97.5 mi (~1 hr 57 min)

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
National Memorial

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Tulsa

Fort Smith National Historic Site
102.3 mi (~2 hr 3 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith, Arkansas
National Historic Site
George Washington Carver National Monument
107.6 mi (~2 hr 9 min)

George Washington Carver National Monument

Diamond, Missouri
National Monument
Pea Ridge National Military Park
111 mi (~2 hr 13 min)

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Garfield, Arkansas
National Military Park
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
130.2 mi (~2 hr 36 min)

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Sulphur, Oklahoma
National Recreation Area
Fort Scott National Historic Site
136.7 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott, Kansas
National Historic Site
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
157.4 mi (~3 hr 9 min)

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Republic, Missouri
National Battlefield
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
161.1 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Strong City, Kansas
National Preserve
Buffalo National River
172.4 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Buffalo National River

St. Joe, Arkansas
National River
Hot Springs National Park
199.9 mi (~3 hr 60 min)

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs, Arkansas
National Park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
200 mi (~4 hr)

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Topeka, Kansas
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Tulsa

Harry S Truman National Historic Site
208 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
211 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Oklahoma
National Historic Site
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
219 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Fort Larned National Historic Site
226.1 mi (~4 hr 31 min)

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Kansas
National Historic Site
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
229.8 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
242.7 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Santa Fe National Historic Trail

Colorado
National Historic Trail
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
271.2 mi (~5 hr 25 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
Homestead National Historical Park
289.3 mi (~5 hr 47 min)

Homestead National Historical Park

Nebraska
National Historical Park
Nicodemus National Historic Site
298.7 mi (~5 hr 58 min)

Nicodemus National Historic Site

Kansas
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Tulsa

Tulsa is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 1 park within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Oklahoma City National Memorial is your closest option at just 97.5 miles—approximately 1 hr 57 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 Tulsa

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