National parks near Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hennepin County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Minneapolis — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Hennepin County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 244 mi (392 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 13 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Hennepin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 244 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 420 mi (676 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 503 mi (810 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 510 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 510 mi (821 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 572 mi (921 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hennepin County
- Minneapolis
- Bloomington
- Brooklyn Park
- Plymouth
- Maple Grove
- Eden Prairie
- West Coon Rapids
- Minnetonka
- Edina
- Minnetonka Mills
- Saint Louis Park
- Richfield
- Brooklyn Center
- Longfellow Community
- Champlin
- Crystal
- Golden Valley
- New Hope
- Hopkins
- Robbinsdale
- Rogers
- Mound
- Saint Anthony
- Orono
- Shorewood
- Minnetrista
- Medina
- Corcoran
- Dayton
- Wayzata
- Deephaven
- Independence
- Greenfield
- Osseo
- Saint Bonifacius
- Excelsior
- Long Lake
- Maple Plain
- Spring Park
- Tonka Bay
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hennepin County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 244 mi (392 km) away and roughly 6 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hennepin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.