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 Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Gateway Arch 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 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.