National Parks Near Minneapolis, Minnesota

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 32 national parks near Minneapolis. The closest park is just 8.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

32
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
8.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Minneapolis

⭐ Closest
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
8.5 mi (~10 min)

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Saint Paul, Minnesota
National River & Recreation Area
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
66.5 mi (~1 hr 20 min)

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
National Scenic Riverway

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Minneapolis

North Country National Scenic Trail
150.9 mi (~3 hr 1 min)

North Country National Scenic Trail

Lowell, Michigan
National Scenic Trail
Pipestone National Monument
164.9 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

Pipestone National Monument

Pipestone, Minnesota
National Monument
Effigy Mounds National Monument
166.5 mi (~3 hr 20 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
National Monument
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
185.6 mi (~3 hr 43 min)

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Bayfield, Wisconsin
National Lakeshore
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
194.9 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Cross Plains, Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Minneapolis

Voyageurs National Park
243.1 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Voyageurs National Park

Minnesota
National Park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
248.1 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Iowa
National Historic Site
Missouri National Recreational River
263.2 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Missouri National Recreational River

South Dakota
National Recreational River
Grand Portage National Monument
266.9 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

Grand Portage National Monument

Minnesota
National Monument
Keweenaw National Historical Park
273.4 mi (~5 hr 28 min)

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Michigan
National Historical Park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
289.5 mi (~5 hr 47 min)

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Iowa
National Historic Trail
Isle Royale National Park
297.4 mi (~5 hr 57 min)

Isle Royale National Park

Michigan
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Minneapolis

Minneapolis 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. Mississippi National River & Recreation Area is your closest option at just 8.5 miles—approximately 10 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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