National parks near DeKalb County, Indiana
DeKalb County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Auburn — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to DeKalb County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 107 mi (172 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes.
National parks near DeKalb County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 107 mi (172 km) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 137 mi (221 km) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 182 mi (293 km) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 295 mi (474 km) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 311 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 317 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 331 mi (533 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 406 mi (653 km) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in DeKalb County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to DeKalb County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 107 mi (172 km) away and roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from DeKalb County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.