National parks near Fountain County, Indiana
The closest national park to Fountain County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 100 mi (162 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes National Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
New River Gorge 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 Fountain County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 100 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 188 mi (303 km) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 217 mi (350 km) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 277 mi (447 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 310 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 452 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 487 mi (785 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 492 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fountain County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fountain County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 100 mi (162 km) away and roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fountain County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.