National Parks Near Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 51 national parks near Cedar Rapids. The closest park is just 26.8 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

51
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
26.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Cedar Rapids

⭐ Closest
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
26.8 mi (~32 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

West Branch, Iowa
National Historic Site
Effigy Mounds National Monument
79.9 mi (~1 hr 36 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Cedar Rapids

New Philadelphia National Historic Site
161.8 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Barry, Illinois
National Historic Site
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
175 mi (~3 hr 30 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Cross Plains, Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
183.7 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield, Illinois
National Monument
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
184 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Cedar Rapids

Pullman National Historical Park
209.8 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Illinois
National Historical Park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
217.1 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Minnesota
National River & Recreation Area
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
225.4 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Iowa
National Historic Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
236.5 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
244.3 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

Missouri
National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
246.7 mi (~4 hr 56 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
258.6 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
259.5 mi (~5 hr 11 min)

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

Wisconsin
National Scenic Riverway
Pipestone National Monument
274.2 mi (~5 hr 29 min)

Pipestone National Monument

Minnesota
National Monument
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
289.3 mi (~5 hr 47 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Missouri
National Historical Park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
292.6 mi (~5 hr 51 min)

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Kansas
National Historical Park
Homestead National Historical Park
293.2 mi (~5 hr 52 min)

Homestead National Historical Park

Nebraska
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids 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. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is your closest option at just 26.8 miles—approximately 32 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 Cedar Rapids

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