National parks near Flathead County, Montana
The closest national park to Flathead County, Montana is Glacier National Park — about 43 mi (69.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park.
Glacier National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Kootenay National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Glacier National Park
Best time to visit Glacier National Park. Getting to Glacier National Park. Camping at Glacier National Park. Permits for Glacier National Park. Timed entry and tours at Glacier National Park.
National parks near Flathead County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park | 43 mi (69.2 km) | 1 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 59.2 mi (95.2 km) | 1 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 240 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 260 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 319 mi (514 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Flathead County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Flathead County?
Glacier National Park, about 43 mi (69.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Flathead County in a day?
Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.