Parks Manager

National parks near Clinton County, Iowa

The closest national park to Clinton County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 163 mi (263 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 19 min of driving.

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

National parks near Clinton County

Parks ranked by distance from Clinton County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park163 mi (263 km)4 hr 19 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park222 mi (357 km)5 hr 42 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park390 mi (627 km)9 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park397 mi (640 km)9 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park441 mi (709 km)10 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park452 mi (727 km)11 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park478 mi (769 km)11 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park491 mi (791 km)12 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park492 mi (791 km)12 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park528 mi (849 km)12 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Clinton County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Clinton County?

Indiana Dunes National Park, about 163 mi (263 km) away and roughly 4 hr 19 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.