National parks near Clarke County, Iowa
Clarke County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Osceola — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clarke County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 253 mi (407 km) away, or roughly 6 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 Clarke County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 452 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 483 mi (778 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 518 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 526 mi (847 km) | 12 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 551 mi (887 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 585 mi (942 km) | 14 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 626 mi (1007 km) | 15 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clarke County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clarke County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 253 mi (407 km) away and roughly 6 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clarke County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.