National parks near Gem County, Idaho
The closest national park to Gem County, Idaho is Crater Lake National Park — about 288 mi (464 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Gem County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crater Lake National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 301 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 361 mi (582 km) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 378 mi (608 km) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 402 mi (648 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gem County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gem County?
Crater Lake National Park, about 288 mi (464 km) away and roughly 7 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gem County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.