Parks Manager

National parks near Allamakee County, Iowa

The closest national park to Allamakee County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 250 mi (402 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 22 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Allamakee County

Parks ranked by distance from Allamakee County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park250 mi (402 km)6 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park324 mi (522 km)8 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park367 mi (591 km)9 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park372 mi (599 km)9 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park442 mi (711 km)10 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park465 mi (748 km)11 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park504 mi (811 km)12 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park509 mi (819 km)12 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park527 mi (848 km)12 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park552 mi (888 km)13 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Allamakee County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Allamakee County?

Indiana Dunes National Park, about 250 mi (402 km) away and roughly 6 hr 22 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Allamakee County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.