National Parks Near Lansing, Michigan

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 123 national parks near Lansing. The closest park is just 82.7 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

123
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
82.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Lansing

⭐ Closest
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
82.7 mi (~1 hr 39 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Lansing

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
116.3 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial
Indiana Dunes National Park
150.5 mi (~3 hr 1 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
168.5 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Empire, Michigan
National Lakeshore
Pullman National Historical Park
171.9 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago, Illinois
National Historical Park
James A Garfield National Historic Site
179.8 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
183.9 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Lansing

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
204.7 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park
First Ladies National Historic Site
211.5 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
211.8 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Ohio
National Monument
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
248.3 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
249.6 mi (~4 hr 60 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
266 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
278.5 mi (~5 hr 34 min)

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Michigan
National Lakeshore
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
288.2 mi (~5 hr 46 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Lansing

Lansing is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 1 park within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. River Raisin National Battlefield Park is your closest option at just 82.7 miles—approximately 1 hr 39 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 Lansing

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