National parks near Lake County, South Dakota
Lake County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Madison — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lake County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 269 mi (433 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 49 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 370 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 506 mi (815 km) | 12 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 517 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 612 mi (985 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lake County?
Badlands National Park, about 269 mi (433 km) away and roughly 6 hr 49 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.