National parks near Kent County, Michigan
The closest national park to Kent County, Michigan is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 116 mi (187 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 12 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
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Rouge 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 Kent County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 116 mi (187 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 242 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 255 mi (410 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 317 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 330 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 381 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kent County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kent County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 116 mi (187 km) away and roughly 3 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kent County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.