National parks near Yankton County, South Dakota
Yankton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Yankton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Yankton County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 264 mi (424 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Yankton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 264 mi (424 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 410 mi (659 km) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 446 mi (717 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 478 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 534 mi (859 km) | 13 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 560 mi (901 km) | 13 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 566 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Yankton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Yankton County?
Badlands National Park, about 264 mi (424 km) away and roughly 6 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Yankton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.