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National parks near Dubuque County, Iowa

The closest national park to Dubuque County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 195 mi (315 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 5 min of driving.

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

National parks near Dubuque County

Parks ranked by distance from Dubuque County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park195 mi (315 km)5 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park269 mi (433 km)6 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park402 mi (646 km)9 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park421 mi (678 km)10 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park428 mi (689 km)10 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park441 mi (709 km)10 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park462 mi (744 km)11 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park480 mi (772 km)11 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park491 mi (790 km)12 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park565 mi (909 km)13 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Dubuque County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Dubuque County?

Indiana Dunes National Park, about 195 mi (315 km) away and roughly 5 hr 5 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.