National parks near Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lakota — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Nelson County, North Dakota is Riding Mountain National Park — about 210 mi (337 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 25 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Nelson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riding Mountain National Park | 210 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 396 mi (637 km) | 9 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 436 mi (701 km) | 10 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 452 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 538 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 574 mi (923 km) | 14 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 626 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Nelson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Nelson County?
Riding Mountain National Park, about 210 mi (337 km) away and roughly 5 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Nelson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.