Kayaking Near Minneapolis

Best National Parks for Kayaking Near Minneapolis, MN

National parks near Minneapolis, MN ranked by kayaking quality, with drive times and distances.

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Extended Drive (5+ hours)

overlooking a lake

Voyageurs

MN

ComfortableHidden Gem

316 mi -- about 5.7 hr drive

Ice floes float in a harbor

Isle Royale

MI

Room to BreatheHidden Gem

387 mi -- about 7 hr drive

Sunset on Lake Michigan

Indiana Dunes

IN

Very Crowded

502 mi -- about 9.1 hr drive