National parks near Broadus, Montana
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the closest national park to Broadus, Montana — 141 mi (227 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 47 min behind the wheel.
Theodore Roosevelt, Wind Cave, and Badlands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Broadus gates the entrance itself, but 3 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Broadus has a population of about 488.
National parks near Broadus
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 141 mi (227 km) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wind Cave National Park | 161 mi (259 km) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Badlands National Park | 185 mi (298 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yellowstone National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 283 mi (456 km) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 353 mi (568 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Broadus
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry | Park entry | Timed reservation |
| Glacier | Logan Pass Shuttle Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Yellowstone | Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Grand Teton | Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Broadus
Within reach of Broadus, 35 campgrounds across 7 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Grand Teton, 9 at Glacier, 5 at Theodore Roosevelt, and 5 at Yellowstone, plus 3 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Broadus are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Cave → Badlands | 50.5 mi (81.3 km) | 1 hr 39 min |
| Theodore Roosevelt → Badlands | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min |
Planning a trip from Broadus
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Broadus?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is about 141 mi (227 km) from Broadus, roughly 3 hr 47 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Broadus?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Broadus?
10 parks are within reach of Broadus, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Broadus?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 3 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits, Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits, and Logan Pass Shuttle Tickets at Glacier. Farther than a day trip, Rocky Mountain National Park still needs a timed-entry permit to drive in. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Broadus?
Recreation.gov lists 35 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Broadus. They are spread across 7 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Broadus?
For Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.