National parks near Plymouth County, Iowa
Plymouth County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Akron — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Plymouth County, Iowa is Badlands National Park — about 305 mi (491 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Plymouth County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 442 mi (711 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 443 mi (712 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Plymouth County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Plymouth County?
Badlands National Park, about 305 mi (491 km) away and roughly 7 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Plymouth County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.