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.
Badlands National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Best time to visit Badlands National Park. Getting to Badlands National Park. Camping at Badlands National Park.
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.