National parks near Parke County, Indiana
The closest national park to Parke County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 126 mi (203 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 26 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
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 Parke County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 126 mi (203 km) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 315 mi (507 km) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 353 mi (568 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 471 mi (758 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 485 mi (781 km) | 11 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Parke County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Parke County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 126 mi (203 km) away and roughly 3 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Parke County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.