National parks near Pope County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Pope County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 231 mi (372 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Voyageurs National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Badlands National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Best time to visit Voyageurs National Park. Getting to Voyageurs National Park. Camping at Voyageurs National Park. Permits for Voyageurs National Park. Timed entry and tours at Voyageurs National Park.
National parks near Pope County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isle Royale National Park | 367 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 371 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 393 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 420 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 485 mi (781 km) | 11 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 624 mi (1004 km) | 15 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pope County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pope County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 231 mi (372 km) away and roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pope County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.