Parks Manager

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.

National parks near Carlton County

Parks ranked by distance from Carlton County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Voyageurs National Park127 mi (205 km)3 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Isle Royale National Park209 mi (336 km)5 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Pukaskwa National Park327 mi (527 km)8 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park439 mi (706 km)10 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Riding Mountain National Park449 mi (722 km)11 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Theodore Roosevelt National Park518 mi (834 km)12 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park527 mi (848 km)12 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park531 mi (855 km)13 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park569 mi (915 km)13 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Wind Cave National Park576 mi (928 km)14 hr 5 minWorth 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.