National Parks Near St. Paul, Minnesota

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 32 national parks near St. Paul. The closest park is just 0.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

32
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
0.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from St. Paul

⭐ Closest
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
0.9 mi (~1 min)

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Saint Paul, Minnesota
National River & Recreation Area
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
62.6 mi (~1 hr 15 min)

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
National Scenic Riverway

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from St. Paul

North Country National Scenic Trail
145.5 mi (~2 hr 55 min)

North Country National Scenic Trail

Lowell, Michigan
National Scenic Trail
Effigy Mounds National Monument
160 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Harpers Ferry, Iowa
National Monument
Pipestone National Monument
172.2 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Pipestone National Monument

Pipestone, Minnesota
National Monument
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
181.3 mi (~3 hr 38 min)

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Bayfield, Wisconsin
National Lakeshore
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
186.3 mi (~3 hr 44 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Cross Plains, Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from St. Paul

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
243.3 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Iowa
National Historic Site
Voyageurs National Park
244.2 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

Voyageurs National Park

Minnesota
National Park
Grand Portage National Monument
263.2 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Grand Portage National Monument

Minnesota
National Monument
Keweenaw National Historical Park
267.5 mi (~5 hr 21 min)

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Michigan
National Historical Park
Missouri National Recreational River
269.5 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Missouri National Recreational River

South Dakota
National Recreational River
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
292.2 mi (~5 hr 51 min)

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Iowa
National Historic Trail
Isle Royale National Park
292.8 mi (~5 hr 51 min)

Isle Royale National Park

Michigan
National Park

Planning Your Visit from St. Paul

St. Paul 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 0.9 miles—approximately 1 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 St. Paul

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