National parks near Union County, South Dakota
Union County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Beresford — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Union County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 296 mi (477 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 28 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 296 mi (477 km) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 343 mi (552 km) | 8 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 430 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 433 mi (698 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 494 mi (795 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 574 mi (923 km) | 14 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Badlands National Park, about 296 mi (477 km) away and roughly 7 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.