National parks near Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Alpena — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Alpena County, Michigan is Bruce Peninsula National Park — about 89.1 mi (143 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 34 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Bruce Peninsula.
National parks near Alpena County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 89.1 mi (143 km) | 2 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 175 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 218 mi (352 km) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 221 mi (356 km) | 5 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 249 mi (401 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 321 mi (517 km) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 371 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Alpena County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Alpena County?
Bruce Peninsula National Park, about 89.1 mi (143 km) away and roughly 2 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Alpena County in a day?
Bruce Peninsula National Park — all within about three hours' drive.