National Parks Near Peoria, Illinois

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 69 national parks near Peoria. The closest park is just 61.6 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

69
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
61.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Peoria

⭐ Closest
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
61.6 mi (~1 hr 14 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield, Illinois
National Monument
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
62 mi (~1 hr 14 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois
National Historic Site
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
99.9 mi (~1 hr 60 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Barry, Illinois
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Peoria

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
113.8 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

West Branch, Iowa
National Historic Site
Pullman National Historical Park
124 mi (~2 hr 29 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago, Illinois
National Historical Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
145.1 mi (~2 hr 54 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
146.4 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

St. Louis, Missouri
National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
153.5 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

St. Louis, Missouri
National Historic Site
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
176.9 mi (~3 hr 32 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Effigy Mounds National Monument
184.5 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
National Monument
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
189.1 mi (~3 hr 47 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Peoria

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
225.4 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Indiana
National Memorial
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
227.7 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
261.4 mi (~5 hr 14 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
288.6 mi (~5 hr 46 min)

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
290.4 mi (~5 hr 48 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
295.9 mi (~5 hr 55 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Peoria

Peoria is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument is your closest option at just 61.6 miles—approximately 1 hr 14 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 Peoria

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