Parks Manager

National parks near Washington County, Wisconsin

The closest national park to Washington County, Wisconsin is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 131 mi (211 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 33 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

Parks ranked by distance from Washington County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park131 mi (211 km)3 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Point Pelee National Park304 mi (490 km)7 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park329 mi (529 km)8 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park342 mi (551 km)8 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park351 mi (565 km)8 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park357 mi (574 km)8 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park370 mi (595 km)9 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park421 mi (677 km)10 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Georgian Bay Islands National Park427 mi (687 km)10 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park439 mi (707 km)10 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Washington County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Washington County?

Indiana Dunes National Park, about 131 mi (211 km) away and roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.