National parks near Dawson County, Nebraska
The closest national park to Dawson County, Nebraska is Badlands National Park — about 242 mi (390 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dawson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 242 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 306 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 445 mi (716 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 526 mi (847 km) | 12 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 535 mi (862 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 537 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 565 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dawson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dawson County?
Badlands National Park, about 242 mi (390 km) away and roughly 6 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dawson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.