National parks near Hazen, North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the closest national park to Hazen, North Dakota — 88.8 mi (143 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 33 min behind the wheel.
Theodore Roosevelt makes a full day trip — leave early.
Nothing near Hazen gates the entrance itself, but 3 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Hazen has a population of about 2,488.
National parks near Hazen
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 88.8 mi (143 km) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Badlands National Park | 249 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 413 mi (665 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 465 mi (748 km) | 11 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 506 mi (814 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Hazen
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry | Park entry | Timed reservation |
| Voyageurs | Voyageurs National Park Houseboat Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Yellowstone | Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Grand Teton | Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Hazen
Within reach of Hazen, 27 campgrounds across 7 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Grand Teton, 5 at Theodore Roosevelt, 5 at Yellowstone, and 5 at Rocky Mountain, plus 3 more parks with fewer sites.
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
Theodore Roosevelt 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Hazen are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Badlands → Wind Cave | 50.5 mi (81.3 km) | 1 hr 39 min |
| Theodore Roosevelt → Badlands | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min |
Planning a trip from Hazen
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 Hazen?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is about 88.8 mi (143 km) from Hazen, roughly 2 hr 33 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hazen?
Yes — Theodore Roosevelt National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Hazen?
10 parks are within reach of Hazen, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Hazen?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 3 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Voyageurs National Park Houseboat Permits, Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits, and Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits. Farther than a day trip, Rocky Mountain National Park still needs a timed-entry permit to drive in. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Hazen?
Recreation.gov lists 27 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Hazen. They are spread across 7 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hazen?
For Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.