Parks Manager

National parks near Benson County, North Dakota

The closest national park to Benson County, North Dakota is Riding Mountain National Park — about 204 mi (328 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 16 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Benson County

Parks ranked by distance from Benson County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Riding Mountain National Park204 mi (328 km)5 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Theodore Roosevelt National Park218 mi (351 km)5 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Voyageurs National Park285 mi (459 km)7 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park337 mi (543 km)8 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Wind Cave National Park373 mi (601 km)9 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Grasslands National Park405 mi (652 km)10 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park484 mi (779 km)11 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Prince Albert National Park521 mi (839 km)12 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Yellowstone National Park595 mi (957 km)14 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park606 mi (976 km)14 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Benson County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Benson County?

Riding Mountain National Park, about 204 mi (328 km) away and roughly 5 hr 16 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Benson County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.