National parks near Idaho
There is no national park inside Idaho, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Grand Teton National Park, about 6 hr from the middle of the state.
Best time to visit Grand Teton National Park. Getting to Grand Teton National Park. Camping at Grand Teton National Park. Permits for Grand Teton National Park.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Yellowstone National Park | 243 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 329 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 347 mi (559 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 362 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 464 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Idaho
- Boise
- Meridian
- Nampa
- Idaho Falls
- Pocatello
- Caldwell
- Coeur d'Alene
- Twin Falls
- Lewiston
- Lewiston Orchards
- Post Falls
- Rexburg
- Moscow
- Conda
- Mountain Home
- Blackfoot
- Burley
- Hailey
- Sandpoint
- Payette
- Rupert
- Weiser
- Preston
- Fruitland
- American Falls
- Gooding
- Grangeville
- McCall
- Orofino
- Salmon
- Ketchum
- Bonners Ferry
- Montpelier
- Saint Maries
- Kellogg
- Malad City
- Victor
- Aberdeen
- Priest River
- Driggs
- Pinehurst
- Osburn
- Shoshone
- Kamiah
- Glenns Ferry
- Challis
- Plummer
- Cascade
- Arco
- Council
- Wallace
- Dubois
- Idaho City
- Nezperce
- Fairfield
- Murphy
All counties in Idaho
Common questions
Does Idaho have a national park?
No. The nearest national parks are Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Glacier National Park.
What is the closest national park to Idaho?
Grand Teton National Park, roughly 234 mi (377 km) out and about 6 hr of driving from the centre of Idaho.