National parks near Meade County, South Dakota
Meade County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Sturgis — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Meade County, South Dakota is Wind Cave National Park — about 50.8 mi (81.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 39 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Wind Cave and Badlands.
National parks near Meade County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Cave National Park | 50.8 mi (81.8 km) | 1 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Badlands National Park | 60 mi (96.5 km) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 394 mi (635 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 454 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Meade County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Meade County?
Wind Cave National Park, about 50.8 mi (81.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Meade County in a day?
Wind Cave National Park and Badlands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.