National parks near Randolph County, Indiana
The closest national park to Randolph County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 150 mi (242 km) away, or roughly 4 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Gateway Arch 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 Randolph County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 150 mi (242 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 194 mi (312 km) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 215 mi (346 km) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 298 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 325 mi (522 km) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 371 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 388 mi (625 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Randolph County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Randolph County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 150 mi (242 km) away and roughly 4 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Randolph County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.