Parks Manager

National parks near Washburn County, Wisconsin

The closest national park to Washburn County, Wisconsin is Voyageurs National Park — about 193 mi (310 km) away, or roughly 5 hr of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Washburn County

Parks ranked by distance from Washburn County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Voyageurs National Park193 mi (310 km)5 hrBest as a weekend
Isle Royale National Park224 mi (361 km)5 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Pukaskwa National Park330 mi (532 km)8 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park374 mi (602 km)9 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park499 mi (803 km)12 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park503 mi (810 km)12 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Riding Mountain National Park512 mi (823 km)12 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park536 mi (863 km)13 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park538 mi (866 km)13 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Theodore Roosevelt National Park556 mi (895 km)13 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Washburn County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Washburn County?

Voyageurs National Park, about 193 mi (310 km) away and roughly 5 hr of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Washburn County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.