National parks near Kootenai County, Idaho
The closest national park to Kootenai County, Idaho is Glacier National Park — about 158 mi (254 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Kootenai County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park | 158 mi (254 km) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 163 mi (262 km) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kootenay National Park | 221 mi (356 km) | 5 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 249 mi (401 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 255 mi (410 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Banff National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kootenai County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kootenai County?
Glacier National Park, about 158 mi (254 km) away and roughly 4 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kootenai County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.