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National parks near Lake County, Indiana

The closest national park to Lake County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 18.1 mi (29.2 km) away, or roughly 43 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes.

National parks near Lake County

Parks ranked by distance from Lake County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park18.1 mi (29.2 km)43 minRight on your doorstep
Gateway Arch National Park249 mi (401 km)6 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park254 mi (409 km)6 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park304 mi (490 km)7 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park308 mi (496 km)7 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park387 mi (623 km)9 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park412 mi (664 km)10 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Georgian Bay Islands National Park444 mi (715 km)10 hr 58 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park447 mi (719 km)11 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park457 mi (736 km)11 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Lake County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Lake County?

Indiana Dunes National Park, about 18.1 mi (29.2 km) away and roughly 43 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?

Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.