National Parks Near Ann Arbor, Michigan

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 140 national parks near Ann Arbor. The closest park is just 31.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

140
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
31.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Ann Arbor

⭐ Closest
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
31.6 mi (~38 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
64.5 mi (~1 hr 17 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Ann Arbor

James A Garfield National Historic Site
130 mi (~2 hr 36 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
132.3 mi (~2 hr 39 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park
First Ladies National Historic Site
159.7 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
173.2 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
177.9 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
177.9 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Ann Arbor

Pullman National Historical Park
202.6 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Illinois
National Historical Park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
207.8 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
215.7 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan
National Lakeshore
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
222.1 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
251.4 mi (~5 hr 2 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
263.7 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
275.4 mi (~5 hr 30 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
290.4 mi (~5 hr 48 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial
295.1 mi (~5 hr 54 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
297 mi (~5 hr 56 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 2 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. River Raisin National Battlefield Park is your closest option at just 31.6 miles—approximately 38 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Ann Arbor

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