National parks near Brookings County, South Dakota
Brookings County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Brookings — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Brookings County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 285 mi (459 km) away, or roughly 7 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 Brookings County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 336 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 370 mi (595 km) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 473 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 477 mi (768 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 522 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 529 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Brookings County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Brookings County?
Badlands National Park, about 285 mi (459 km) away and roughly 7 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Brookings County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.