National parks near Parshall, North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the closest national park to Parshall, North Dakota — 91.6 mi (147 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 37 min behind the wheel.
Theodore Roosevelt makes a full day trip — leave early. Riding Mountain is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Parshall gates the entrance itself, but 4 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Parshall has a population of about 1,263.
National parks near Parshall
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 91.6 mi (147 km) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 223 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 269 mi (434 km) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 291 mi (468 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 310 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 427 mi (688 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 455 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 461 mi (743 km) | 11 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 537 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Parshall
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier | Logan Pass Shuttle Tickets | One road or area | 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 Parshall
Within reach of Parshall, 31 campgrounds across 7 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Grand Teton, 9 at Glacier, 5 at Theodore Roosevelt, and 5 at Yellowstone, 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 Parshall 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 Parshall
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 Parshall?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is about 91.6 mi (147 km) from Parshall, roughly 2 hr 37 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Parshall?
Yes — Theodore Roosevelt National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Parshall?
10 parks are within reach of Parshall, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Parshall?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 4 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. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Parshall?
Recreation.gov lists 31 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Parshall. They are spread across 7 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Parshall?
For Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.