National parks near Buffalo County, Nebraska
The closest national park to Buffalo County, Nebraska is Badlands National Park — about 274 mi (441 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Best time to visit Badlands National Park. Getting to Badlands National Park. Camping at Badlands National Park.
National parks near Buffalo County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 300 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 539 mi (868 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 562 mi (905 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 576 mi (927 km) | 14 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Buffalo County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Buffalo County?
Badlands National Park, about 274 mi (441 km) away and roughly 6 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Buffalo County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.