National parks near Minnehaha County, South Dakota
The closest national park to Minnehaha County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 289 mi (465 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 18 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
Voyageurs National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Gateway Arch 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 Minnehaha County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 338 mi (544 km) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 482 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 507 mi (816 km) | 12 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 511 mi (822 km) | 12 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 610 mi (982 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Minnehaha County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Minnehaha County?
Badlands National Park, about 289 mi (465 km) away and roughly 7 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Minnehaha County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.