National parks near Carbon County, Montana
Carbon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Red Lodge — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Carbon County, Montana is Yellowstone National Park — about 73.5 mi (118 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 11 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Yellowstone.
National parks near Carbon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone National Park | 73.5 mi (118 km) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 120 mi (192 km) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 286 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 304 mi (489 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 346 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Carbon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Carbon County?
Yellowstone National Park, about 73.5 mi (118 km) away and roughly 2 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Carbon County in a day?
Yellowstone National Park — all within about three hours' drive.