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 and Waterton Lakes.
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.