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
| 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.