National Parks Near Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 51 national parks near Milwaukee. The closest park is just 94.1 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

51
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
94.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Milwaukee

⭐ Closest
Pullman National Historical Park
94.1 mi (~1 hr 53 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago, Illinois
National Historical Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Milwaukee

Indiana Dunes National Park
105.3 mi (~2 hr 6 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
105.8 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Cross Plains, Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
160.5 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Empire, Michigan
National Lakeshore
Effigy Mounds National Monument
166.1 mi (~3 hr 19 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
National Monument
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
199.8 mi (~3 hr 60 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

West Branch, Iowa
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Milwaukee

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
241 mi (~4 hr 49 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
241.4 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
243.6 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
255.8 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Michigan
National Lakeshore
North Country National Scenic Trail
268.8 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

North Country National Scenic Trail

Michigan
National Scenic Trail
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
277.2 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Ohio
Memorial
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
279.9 mi (~5 hr 36 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
286.7 mi (~5 hr 44 min)

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

Wisconsin
National Scenic Riverway
Keweenaw National Historical Park
287.7 mi (~5 hr 45 min)

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Michigan
National Historical Park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
289.6 mi (~5 hr 48 min)

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Minnesota
National River & Recreation Area
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
298.6 mi (~5 hr 58 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Milwaukee

Milwaukee 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. Pullman National Historical Park is your closest option at just 94.1 miles—approximately 1 hr 53 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.

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