Parks Manager

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.

National parks near Jones County

Parks ranked by distance from Jones County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park217 mi (349 km)5 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park251 mi (404 km)6 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park431 mi (693 km)10 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park439 mi (706 km)10 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park445 mi (716 km)10 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park448 mi (720 km)11 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park495 mi (796 km)12 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park504 mi (811 km)12 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park525 mi (845 km)12 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park537 mi (864 km)13 hr 10 minWorth 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.