National parks near Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
The closest national park to Manitowoc County, Wisconsin is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 172 mi (277 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 31 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Pukaskwa National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near Manitowoc County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isle Royale National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 420 mi (676 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Manitowoc County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Manitowoc County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 172 mi (277 km) away and roughly 4 hr 31 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Manitowoc County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.