National parks near Douglas County, Minnesota
Douglas County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Alexandria — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Douglas County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 215 mi (346 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Douglas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 215 mi (346 km) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isle Royale National Park | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 406 mi (653 km) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 505 mi (813 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 567 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 620 mi (998 km) | 15 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Douglas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Douglas County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 215 mi (346 km) away and roughly 5 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Douglas County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.