National Parks Near Detroit, Michigan

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 166 national parks near Detroit. The closest park is just 33.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

166
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
33.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Detroit

⭐ Closest
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
33.5 mi (~40 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
48.3 mi (~58 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial
James A Garfield National Historic Site
98.5 mi (~1 hr 58 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Detroit

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
106 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park
First Ladies National Historic Site
136.7 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
184.1 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
186.6 mi (~3 hr 44 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Detroit

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
208.4 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
213.5 mi (~4 hr 16 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana
National Park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
215.8 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
233.3 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan
National Lakeshore
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
234.7 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Pullman National Historical Park
238.3 mi (~4 hr 46 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Illinois
National Historical Park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
240 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
250.3 mi (~5 hr)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
260.6 mi (~5 hr 13 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
266.4 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Flight 93 National Memorial
266.8 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial

Planning Your Visit from Detroit

Detroit is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. River Raisin National Battlefield Park is your closest option at just 33.5 miles—approximately 40 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 Detroit

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