National parks near Glacier County, Montana
The closest national park to Glacier County, Montana is Glacier National Park — about 48.4 mi (77.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 35 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
Grasslands National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho 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 Glacier County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park | 48.4 mi (77.9 km) | 1 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 61.7 mi (99.3 km) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 216 mi (348 km) | 5 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 255 mi (410 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 283 mi (455 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 293 mi (471 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Glacier County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Glacier County?
Glacier National Park, about 48.4 mi (77.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Glacier County in a day?
Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.