National parks near Carlton County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Carlton County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 127 mi (205 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Voyageurs National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Pukaskwa National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Best time to visit Voyageurs National Park. Getting to Voyageurs National Park. Camping at Voyageurs National Park. Permits for Voyageurs National Park. Timed entry and tours at Voyageurs National Park.
National parks near Carlton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 127 mi (205 km) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isle Royale National Park | 209 mi (336 km) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 327 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 527 mi (848 km) | 12 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 569 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 576 mi (928 km) | 14 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Carlton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Carlton County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 127 mi (205 km) away and roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Carlton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.