National parks near Henry County, Indiana
Henry County is one town for park planning. See national parks near New Castle — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Henry County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 148 mi (237 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Henry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 148 mi (237 km) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 193 mi (311 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 206 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 221 mi (356 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 265 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 271 mi (436 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 315 mi (507 km) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Henry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Henry County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 148 mi (237 km) away and roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Henry County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.