National parks near Brown County, South Dakota
The closest national park to Brown County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 231 mi (372 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 55 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Brown County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 279 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 508 mi (818 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 590 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 611 mi (983 km) | 14 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Brown County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Brown County?
Badlands National Park, about 231 mi (372 km) away and roughly 5 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Brown County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.