National parks near Aurora County, South Dakota
Aurora County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Plankinton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Aurora County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 200 mi (323 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 12 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Aurora County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 200 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wind Cave National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 330 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 426 mi (685 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 437 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 500 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 551 mi (887 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 557 mi (896 km) | 13 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 565 mi (909 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 580 mi (933 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Aurora County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Aurora County?
Badlands National Park, about 200 mi (323 km) away and roughly 5 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Aurora County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.