National parks near Larimore, North Dakota
Voyageurs National Park is the closest national park to Larimore, North Dakota — 222 mi (358 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 hr 43 min behind the wheel.
A water-based park on the Minnesota–Canada border. Lakes, boats, and rocky shoreline — cars only get you so far.
Voyageurs National Park and Riding Mountain National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Larimore gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Larimore has a population of about 1,313.
Voyageurs National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Best time to visit Voyageurs National Park. Getting to Voyageurs National Park. Camping at Voyageurs National Park. Permits for Voyageurs National Park. Timed entry and tours at Voyageurs National Park.
National parks near Larimore
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 231 mi (373 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 411 mi (662 km) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 420 mi (675 km) | 10 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 542 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 565 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 655 mi (1054 km) | 15 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Larimore
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | Voyageurs National Park Houseboat Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Yellowstone National Park | Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Larimore
Within reach of Larimore, 51 campgrounds across 6 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 33 at Isle Royale National Park, 10 at Yellowstone National Park, 5 at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and 1 at Voyageurs National Park, plus 2 more parks with fewer sites.
Beaver Island at Isle Royale National Park, Caribou Island at Isle Royale National Park, Chippewa Harbor at Isle Royale National Park, and Daisy Farm at Isle Royale National Park do not take reservations, so they never show up as bookable inventory — in busy season that means arriving before mid-morning rather than planning around a confirmation.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Voyageurs National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Planning a trip from Larimore
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Larimore?
Voyageurs National Park. It is about 222 mi (358 km) from Larimore, roughly 5 hr 43 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Larimore?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Larimore?
10 parks are within reach of Larimore, and none of them are close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Larimore?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 2 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Voyageurs National Park Houseboat Permits and Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Larimore?
Recreation.gov lists 51 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Larimore. They are spread across 6 of those parks. 33 of them are first-come, first-served, so they never appear as bookable inventory.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Larimore?
For Voyageurs National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.