National parks near Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Shakopee — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Scott County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 261 mi (420 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 37 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 329 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 521 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scott County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 261 mi (420 km) away and roughly 6 hr 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scott County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.