National parks near Dewey County, South Dakota
The closest national park to Dewey County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 110 mi (178 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 4 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dewey County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 110 mi (178 km) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wind Cave National Park | 152 mi (245 km) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 170 mi (274 km) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 397 mi (639 km) | 9 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 405 mi (652 km) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 550 mi (885 km) | 13 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dewey County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dewey County?
Badlands National Park, about 110 mi (178 km) away and roughly 3 hr 4 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dewey County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.