National parks near Saint Anthony, Idaho
Saint Anthony sits inside the Rexburg area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rexburg for the full write-up.
Grand Teton National Park is the closest national park to Saint Anthony, Idaho — 51.4 mi (82.7 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 40 min behind the wheel.
Grand Teton and Yellowstone make a full day trip — leave early.
Nothing near Saint Anthony gates the entrance itself, but 6 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Saint Anthony has a population of about 3,542.
National parks near Saint Anthony
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park | 51.4 mi (82.7 km) | 1 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 73 mi (118 km) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Glacier National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 367 mi (591 km) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 370 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 381 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 396 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 399 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 407 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 409 mi (658 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Saint Anthony
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry | Park entry | Timed reservation |
| Glacier | Logan Pass Shuttle Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Grand Teton | Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Yellowstone | Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Arches | Arches National Park Canyoneering Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Capitol Reef | Backcountry camping permit | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Canyonlands | Canyonlands National Park Day Use Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Saint Anthony
Within reach of Saint Anthony, 38 campgrounds across 8 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Grand Teton, 9 at Glacier, 5 at Yellowstone, and 5 at Great Basin, plus 4 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Grand Teton National Park is generally best July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow, with late June and late September as the quieter shoulder either side.
High passes and trails hold snow from October into June, and some roads close entirely for the winter.
Afternoon thunderstorms build fast above treeline in summer. Start early and be off exposed ridges by early afternoon.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Saint Anthony are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Glacier → Waterton Lakes | 20.9 mi (33.6 km) | 48 min |
| Grand Teton → Yellowstone | 56.7 mi (91.2 km) | 1 hr 48 min |
Planning a trip from Saint Anthony
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Saint Anthony?
Grand Teton National Park. It is about 51.4 mi (82.7 km) from Saint Anthony, roughly 1 hr 40 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Saint Anthony?
Yes — Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Saint Anthony?
10 parks are within reach of Saint Anthony, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Saint Anthony?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 6 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits, Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits, and Logan Pass Shuttle Tickets at Glacier. Farther than a day trip, Rocky Mountain National Park still needs a timed-entry permit to drive in. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Saint Anthony?
Recreation.gov lists 38 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Saint Anthony. They are spread across 8 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Saint Anthony?
For Grand Teton National Park, the closest one, generally July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow. Either side of that, late June and late September stays quieter.