National parks near Pennington County, Minnesota
Pennington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Thief River Falls — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Pennington County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 154 mi (248 km) away, or roughly 4 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 Pennington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 154 mi (248 km) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 257 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 348 mi (560 km) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 471 mi (758 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 598 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 630 mi (1015 km) | 15 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pennington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pennington County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 154 mi (248 km) away and roughly 4 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pennington County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.