National Parks Near Madison, Wisconsin

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 49 national parks near Madison. The closest park is just 63.8 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

49
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
63.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Madison

⭐ Closest
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
63.8 mi (~1 hr 17 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Cross Plains, Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail
Effigy Mounds National Monument
90.6 mi (~1 hr 49 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Madison

Pullman National Historical Park
132.1 mi (~2 hr 39 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago, Illinois
National Historical Park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
139.1 mi (~2 hr 47 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

West Branch, Iowa
National Historic Site
Indiana Dunes National Park
153.9 mi (~3 hr 5 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Madison

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
211.1 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan
National Lakeshore
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
224.6 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Minnesota
National River & Recreation Area
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
226.3 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
226.7 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
233 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

Wisconsin
National Scenic Riverway
North Country National Scenic Trail
235.8 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

North Country National Scenic Trail

Michigan
National Scenic Trail
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
246.8 mi (~4 hr 56 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
275.7 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Wisconsin
National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
284.7 mi (~5 hr 42 min)

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Michigan
National Lakeshore
Keweenaw National Historical Park
286.9 mi (~5 hr 44 min)

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Michigan
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Madison

Madison 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. Ice Age National Scenic Trail is your closest option at just 63.8 miles—approximately 1 hr 17 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 Madison

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