National parks near Rice County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Rice County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 285 mi (459 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 12 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
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Pukaskwa National Park
Badlands 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 Rice County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 341 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 364 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 462 mi (743 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 548 mi (882 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 565 mi (909 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Rice County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rice County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 285 mi (459 km) away and roughly 7 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Rice County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.