Parks Manager

National parks near Rock Island County, Illinois

The closest national park to Rock Island County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 177 mi (285 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Rock Island County

Parks ranked by distance from Rock Island County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park177 mi (285 km)4 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park200 mi (322 km)5 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park380 mi (611 km)9 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park413 mi (665 km)10 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park465 mi (748 km)11 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park466 mi (750 km)11 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park497 mi (800 km)12 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park502 mi (808 km)12 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park515 mi (829 km)12 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park518 mi (834 km)12 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Rock Island County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Rock Island County?

Indiana Dunes National Park, about 177 mi (285 km) away and roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Rock Island County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.