National parks near Jones County, Iowa
The closest national park to Jones County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 217 mi (349 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 35 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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Point Pelee 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 Jones County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 217 mi (349 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 251 mi (404 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 445 mi (716 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 448 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 525 mi (845 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jones County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jones County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 217 mi (349 km) away and roughly 5 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jones County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.