National parks0
Park Service sites4
No entrance fee4
Nearest national parkGateway Arch
Iowa has none of the 64 official national parks, but the National Park Service runs 4 sites there. 4 of them charge no entrance fee.
Historic sites (1)
- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: National Historic Site in Iowa. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed.
National monuments (1)
- Effigy Mounds National Monument: National Monument in Iowa. No entrance fee.
Trails (2)
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in 16 states. No entrance fee. 3 hikes listed.
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in 5 states. No entrance fee.
The closest national park
The nearest of the 64 national parks to the middle of these sites is Gateway Arch. Find the closest to you with parks near me.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any national parks in Iowa?
None of the 64 official national parks are in Iowa, but the Park Service runs 4 other sites there, including Effigy Mounds National Monument, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail.
What is the closest national park to Iowa?
Gateway Arch, judged from the middle of the state’s Park Service sites.