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National Parks Near Houston, TX

3 national parks within driving distance of Houston, TX -- from quick day trips to extended road-trip destinations.

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Extended Drive (5+ hours)

Misty water evaporating from a cascade

Hot Springs

AR

Very Crowded

462 mi -- about 8.4 hr drive
Century Plant Agave

Big Bend

TX

ComfortableHidden GemDark Sky

616 mi -- about 11.2 hr drive
Photo of the Big Room with trail

Carlsbad Caverns

NM

Moderate CrowdsHidden Gem

739 mi -- about 13.4 hr drive