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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

Parks ranked by distance from Scott County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Voyageurs National Park261 mi (420 km)6 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park329 mi (530 km)8 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park386 mi (621 km)9 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park434 mi (699 km)10 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park452 mi (728 km)11 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park456 mi (734 km)11 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Wind Cave National Park503 mi (809 km)12 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Theodore Roosevelt National Park504 mi (811 km)12 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Riding Mountain National Park521 mi (838 km)12 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park579 mi (932 km)14 hr 10 minWorth 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.