Parks Manager

National parks near Scott County, Iowa

The closest national park to Scott County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 180 mi (289 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.

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

National parks near Scott County

Parks ranked by distance from Scott County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park180 mi (289 km)4 hr 42 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park202 mi (326 km)5 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park383 mi (617 km)9 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park416 mi (669 km)10 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park464 mi (747 km)11 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park467 mi (752 km)11 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park494 mi (796 km)12 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park503 mi (810 km)12 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park516 mi (831 km)12 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park517 mi (833 km)12 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Scott County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Scott County?

Indiana Dunes National Park, about 180 mi (289 km) away and roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.