National Parks in Missouri
Missouri has one national park: Gateway Arch National Park. Gateway Arch requires a reservation in season.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
At a glance
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch | Free entry | Required in season | April to early June and September to October bring mild weather and fewer crowds than hot, busy summer days. | Half a day to a full day is enough to see the Arch, the museum and the Old Courthouse. |
Nearby parks in other states
- Mammoth Cave National ParkKentucky · about 244 miles as the crow flies
- Indiana Dunes National ParkIndiana · about 266 miles as the crow flies
- Hot Springs National ParkArkansas · about 326 miles as the crow flies
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTennessee, North Carolina · about 423 miles as the crow flies
- Cuyahoga Valley National ParkOhio · about 492 miles as the crow flies
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