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.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Cuyahoga Valley 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 Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 180 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 202 mi (326 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 383 mi (617 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 467 mi (752 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 494 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 503 mi (810 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 516 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 517 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth 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.