National parks near Blackford County, Indiana
Blackford County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Hartford City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Blackford County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 121 mi (195 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 19 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Blackford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 121 mi (195 km) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 180 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 205 mi (331 km) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 230 mi (371 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 287 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 396 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Blackford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Blackford County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 121 mi (195 km) away and roughly 3 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Blackford County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.