National Parks Near Grand Rapids, Michigan

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 63 national parks near Grand Rapids. The closest park is just 117.1 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

63
Parks Within Range
0
Within 100 Miles
117.1
Miles to Closest

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Grand Rapids

Indiana Dunes National Park
117.1 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park
Pullman National Historical Park
132.3 mi (~2 hr 39 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago, Illinois
National Historical Park
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
136.9 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Empire, Michigan
National Lakeshore
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
137.6 mi (~2 hr 45 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
171.7 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Grand Rapids

Ice Age National Scenic Trail
207.7 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
233.8 mi (~4 hr 41 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park
James A Garfield National Historic Site
238.1 mi (~4 hr 46 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
240.7 mi (~4 hr 49 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ohio
National Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
243 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Ohio
National Monument
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
250.8 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Michigan
National Lakeshore
First Ladies National Historic Site
266.7 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
272.4 mi (~5 hr 27 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Effigy Mounds National Monument
279.4 mi (~5 hr 35 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Iowa
National Monument
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
285.7 mi (~5 hr 43 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. Indiana Dunes National Park is your closest option at just 117.1 miles—approximately 2 hr 21 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 Grand Rapids

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