National parks near Elkhart County, Indiana
The closest national park to Elkhart County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 60.4 mi (97.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 53 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes.
National parks near Elkhart County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 60.4 mi (97.2 km) | 1 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 177 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 307 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 329 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 356 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 374 mi (603 km) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 378 mi (608 km) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 435 mi (701 km) | 10 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Elkhart County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Elkhart County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 60.4 mi (97.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Elkhart County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.