National parks near Putnam County, Indiana
Putnam County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Greencastle — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Putnam County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 139 mi (223 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Putnam County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 139 mi (223 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 193 mi (311 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 277 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 299 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 328 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 331 mi (533 km) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 468 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Putnam County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Putnam County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 139 mi (223 km) away and roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Putnam County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.