National parks near Newton County, Indiana
The closest national park to Newton County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 47.2 mi (76 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 33 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
Point Pelee National Park
Mammoth Cave 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 Newton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 47.2 mi (76 km) | 1 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 271 mi (436 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 303 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 390 mi (628 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Newton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Newton County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 47.2 mi (76 km) away and roughly 1 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Newton County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.