National parks near Grundy County, Illinois
The closest national park to Grundy County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 67 mi (108 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 2 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes National Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near Grundy County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 67 mi (108 km) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 303 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 312 mi (502 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 447 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 466 mi (750 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Grundy County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Grundy County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 67 mi (108 km) away and roughly 2 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Grundy County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.