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.
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.