National parks near Washington County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Washington County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 243 mi (391 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 12 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 374 mi (601 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 522 mi (840 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 523 mi (841 km) | 12 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 530 mi (854 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 551 mi (888 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 243 mi (391 km) away and roughly 6 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.