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National parks near Black Hawk County, Iowa

The closest national park to Black Hawk County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 277 mi (446 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 1 min of driving.

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

National parks near Black Hawk County

Parks ranked by distance from Black Hawk County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park277 mi (446 km)7 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park292 mi (469 km)7 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park415 mi (668 km)10 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park429 mi (691 km)10 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park495 mi (797 km)12 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park505 mi (813 km)12 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park507 mi (816 km)12 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park518 mi (833 km)12 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park552 mi (889 km)13 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park563 mi (906 km)13 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Black Hawk County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Black Hawk County?

Indiana Dunes National Park, about 277 mi (446 km) away and roughly 7 hr 1 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.