National parks near Andrews, Indiana
Andrews sits inside the Huntington area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Huntington for the full write-up.
Indiana Dunes National Park is the closest national park to Andrews, Indiana — 94.1 mi (152 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 41 min behind the wheel.
Indiana Dunes makes a full day trip — leave early. Point Pelee and Cuyahoga Valley are better with a night booked nearby.
Andrews has a population of about 1,133.
National parks near Andrews
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 94.1 mi (152 km) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 213 mi (342 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 362 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 380 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Andrews
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains | Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag | Parking, not an entrance fee | Timed reservation |
Camping near Andrews
Within reach of Andrews, 46 campgrounds across 5 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 30 at Great Smoky Mountains, 5 at Indiana Dunes, 5 at Mammoth Cave, and 5 at New River Gorge, plus 1 more park with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Indiana Dunes National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Andrews are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Point Pelee → Cuyahoga Valley | 71.1 mi (114 km) | 2 hr 8 min |
Planning a trip from Andrews
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Other towns in Huntington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Andrews?
Indiana Dunes National Park. It is about 94.1 mi (152 km) from Andrews, roughly 2 hr 41 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Andrews?
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Andrews?
10 parks are within reach of Andrews, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Andrews?
None of them gate the entrance itself. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Andrews?
Recreation.gov lists 46 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Andrews. They are spread across 5 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Andrews?
For Indiana Dunes National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.