National parks near McHenry County, Illinois
The closest national park to McHenry County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 77 mi (124 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 16 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
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 McHenry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 77 mi (124 km) | 2 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 370 mi (595 km) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 393 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 431 mi (694 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McHenry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McHenry County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 77 mi (124 km) away and roughly 2 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McHenry County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.