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.
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Grasslands National Park
Best time to visit Badlands National Park. Getting to Badlands National Park. Camping at Badlands National Park.
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.