National parks near Belfield, North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the closest national park to Belfield, North Dakota — 13.2 mi (21.2 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 35 min behind the wheel.
Theodore Roosevelt is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Badlands and Wind Cave are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Belfield gates the entrance itself, but 4 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Belfield has a population of about 1,055.
National parks near Belfield
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 13.2 mi (21.2 km) | 35 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Badlands National Park | 219 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wind Cave National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 508 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Belfield
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry | Park entry | Timed reservation |
| Glacier | Logan Pass Shuttle Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| 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 |
| Voyageurs | Voyageurs National Park Houseboat Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Belfield
Within reach of Belfield, 36 campgrounds across 8 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Grand Teton, 9 at Glacier, 5 at Theodore Roosevelt, and 5 at Yellowstone, plus 4 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 Belfield 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 Belfield
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 Belfield?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is about 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Belfield, roughly 35 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Belfield?
Yes — Theodore Roosevelt National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Belfield?
10 parks are within reach of Belfield, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Belfield?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 4 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits, Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits, and Voyageurs National Park Houseboat 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 Belfield?
Recreation.gov lists 36 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Belfield. They are spread across 8 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Belfield?
For Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.