National parks near Lake County, Montana
The closest national park to Lake County, Montana is Glacier National Park — about 79.5 mi (128 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 20 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
Yellowstone 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 Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park | 79.5 mi (128 km) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 98.4 mi (158 km) | 2 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 240 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Banff National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 297 mi (477 km) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 313 mi (504 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lake County?
Glacier National Park, about 79.5 mi (128 km) away and roughly 2 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?
Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.