Nearby National Destinations: Yellowstone's Top Three Surrounding Parks
Chill Guide: 4 National Parks to Explore Near Yellowstone
Wanna discover some amazing national parks close to Yellowstone? Look no further! Here are our top picks. Check out the map at the end to see where they are.
- Grand Teton National Park (~10-20 miles south of Yellowstone)
- Impressive mountain peaks and pristine lakes
- Rich wildlife spotting opportunities, like moose, bears, and elk
- Activities: hiking, climbing, boating, photography
- Glacier National Park, Montana (~300 miles north/northwest)
- Breathtaking mountain landscapes, alpine meadows, and over 130 named lakes
- Iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road with stunning vistas
- Activities: hiking, scenic drives, wildlife viewing
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota (~350 miles east)
- Badlands landscapes, rugged buttes, and grasslands
- Historical ties to President Theodore Roosevelt and diverse wildlife
- Activities: wildlife viewing, hiking, scenic drives, horseback riding
- Mount Rainier National Park, Washington (~500 miles west)
- Iconic Mount Rainier volcano and subalpine wildflower meadows
- Glaciers, waterfalls, and old-growth forests
- Activities: hiking, climbing, photography, winter sports
Check out the Map of National Parks Near Yellowstone
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Fun Facts:- Grand Teton offers stunning alpine views as a complement to Yellowstone's geothermal attractions.- Glacier National Park boasts dramatic glacial-carved terrains and pristine wilderness areas.- Theodore Roosevelt National Park showcases the Great Plains, offering a different ecosystem than Yellowstone.- Mount Rainier's massive volcano and vibrant wildflower displays make it a standout destination.
Each of these national parks offers an unforgettable wilderness experience, making your journey around the U.S. even more epic!
- Grand Teton National Park, located approximately 10-20 miles south of Yellowstone, is a prime destination for breathtaking mountain landscapes and pristine lakes, and provides rich opportunities for wildlife spotting, such as moose, bears, and elk, as well as activities like hiking, climbing, boating, and photography.
- Grand Teton's impressive alpine views serve as a complementary attraction to Yellowstone's geothermal features, making it a must-see for any traveler.
- Heading north/northwest from Yellowstone, Glacier National Park in Montana offers breathtaking mountain landscapes, alpine meadows, and over 130 named lakes, including the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, which boasts stunning vistas. Activities in Glacier National Park include hiking, scenic drives, and wildlife viewing.
- Exploring the rugged badlands landscapes, rugged buttes, and grasslands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota provides a distinctive ecosystem compared to Yellowstone, and includes historical ties to President Theodore Roosevelt, as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking, scenic drives, and horseback riding.
- West of Yellowstone, Mount Rainier National Park offers an iconic volcano, subalpine wildflower meadows, glaciers, waterfalls, and old-growth forests, and caters to adventurers seeking activities like hiking, climbing, photography, and winter sports.
- For even more travel inspiration, check out our guides on Top National Parks in Australia, Upcoming National Parks in the U.S. (2025), National Parks Covered with America The Beautiful Pass, and Details about America The Beautiful Pass.
- Be sure to follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) to stay updated on more travel tips and fun facts, such as how Grand Teton offers stunning alpine views as a complement to Yellowstone's geothermal attractions, Glacier National Park boasts dramatic glacial-carved terrains and pristine wilderness areas, Theodore Roosevelt National Park showcases the Great Plains, and Mount Rainier's massive volcano and vibrant wildflower displays make it a standout destination.
