National parks near Wadena County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Wadena County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 172 mi (278 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 32 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
Riding Mountain National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Badlands National Park
Pukaskwa 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 Wadena County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 172 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isle Royale National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 375 mi (603 km) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 456 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 522 mi (840 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 612 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wadena County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wadena County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 172 mi (278 km) away and roughly 4 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wadena County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.