National parks near Hysham, Montana
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the closest national park to Hysham, Montana — 186 mi (299 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 50 min behind the wheel.
Theodore Roosevelt, Yellowstone, and Grasslands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Hysham gates the entrance itself, but 3 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Hysham has a population of about 304.
National parks near Hysham
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yellowstone National Park | 197 mi (317 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Teton National Park | 241 mi (388 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Hysham
| 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 Hysham
Within reach of Hysham, 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 Hysham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone → Grand Teton | 56.7 mi (91.2 km) | 1 hr 48 min |
Planning a trip from Hysham
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 Hysham?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is about 186 mi (299 km) from Hysham, roughly 4 hr 50 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hysham?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Hysham?
10 parks are within reach of Hysham, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Hysham?
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 Hysham?
Recreation.gov lists 35 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Hysham. They are spread across 7 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hysham?
For Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.