National parks near Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Central City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Merrick County, Nebraska is Badlands National Park — about 293 mi (471 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 23 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Merrick County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 293 mi (471 km) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 405 mi (653 km) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 486 mi (783 km) | 11 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 530 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 544 mi (876 km) | 13 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 566 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 568 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Merrick County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Merrick County?
Badlands National Park, about 293 mi (471 km) away and roughly 7 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Merrick County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.