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.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near Dubuque County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 195 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 402 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 441 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 565 mi (909 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth 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.