National parks near Lake County, Illinois
The closest national park to Lake County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 64.5 mi (104 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 59 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes National Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Mammoth Cave 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 Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 64.5 mi (104 km) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 338 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 368 mi (592 km) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 375 mi (603 km) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 422 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 442 mi (711 km) | 10 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 454 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lake County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 64.5 mi (104 km) away and roughly 1 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.