Parks Manager

National parks near Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

The closest national park to Mille Lacs County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 196 mi (316 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Mille Lacs County

Parks ranked by distance from Mille Lacs County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Voyageurs National Park196 mi (316 km)5 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
Isle Royale National Park291 mi (469 km)7 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park405 mi (652 km)10 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park430 mi (693 km)10 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park456 mi (733 km)11 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Riding Mountain National Park462 mi (744 km)11 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Theodore Roosevelt National Park476 mi (767 km)11 hr 44 minWorth a longer road trip
Wind Cave National Park506 mi (814 km)12 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park520 mi (837 km)12 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park582 mi (937 km)14 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Mille Lacs County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Mille Lacs County?

Voyageurs National Park, about 196 mi (316 km) away and roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Mille Lacs County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.