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.
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 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.