Closest first
Straight-line miles from the city center; drive times are rough estimates. Open the app for parks near wherever you are right now.
- 1 Voyageurs · Minnesota · 53+ trails · Free243 mi · ~5 hr drive
- 2 Isle Royale · Michigan · 165+ trails · $7 / person / day311 mi · ferry or flight required
- 3 Indiana Dunes · Indiana · 50+ trails · Free388 mi · ~8 hr drive
- 4 Badlands · South Dakota · 11+ trails · $30 / vehicle454 mi · ~9.5 hr drive
- 5 Gateway Arch · Missouri · 3+ trails · Free466 mi · ~9.5 hr drive
Planning a trip from Minneapolis
Voyageurs is realistic for a long weekend. Leave early Friday, and reserve campsites or lodging ahead in peak season.
Each park page covers popular trails, camping, entrance fees, and the best time to visit. In ParkAtlas, the home screen shows unvisited parks within reach of your current location and lets you log the one you pick.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Minneapolis?
Voyageurs National Park, about 243 miles away (~5 hr drive).
Which national parks near Minneapolis work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Voyageurs.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of Minneapolis?
5 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of Minneapolis.