National parks near Boise

Closest first

The list shows up to 10 closest parks within 500 miles; if none are within that range, it shows the 3 nearest overall. Distances are straight-line miles from the city center to approximate park coordinates. Drive times are rough estimates based on distance, not live routing; ferry, traffic, road closures, and seasonal access can change a trip. Confirm routes and current conditions with the National Park Service before you go. Open the app for parks near wherever you are right now.

• 1 Grand Teton · Wyoming · 200+ trails · $35 / vehicle276 mi · ~5.5 hr drive estimate
• 2 Yellowstone · Wyoming · 1000+ trails · $35 / vehicle284 mi · ~6 hr drive estimate
• 3 Crater Lake · Oregon · 18+ trails · $30 / vehicle300 mi · ~6.5 hr drive estimate
• 4 Great Basin · Nevada · 58+ trails · Free335 mi · ~7 hr drive estimate
• 5 Lassen Volcanic · California · 150+ trails · $30 / vehicle348 mi · ~7 hr drive estimate
• 6 Mount Rainier · Washington · 260+ trails · $30 / vehicle350 mi · ~7.5 hr drive estimate
• 7 Glacier · Montana · 175+ trails · $35 / vehicle363 mi · ~7.5 hr drive estimate
• 8 North Cascades · Washington · 400+ trails · Free425 mi · ~9 hr drive estimate
• 9 Redwood · California · 200+ trails · Free428 mi · ~9 hr drive estimate
• 10 Yosemite · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle434 mi · ~9 hr drive estimate

Planning a trip from Boise

By our rough distance-based estimate, Grand Teton, Yellowstone are within about six hours by road. Actual travel times vary; check a current route and reserve campsites or lodging ahead in peak season.

Each park page covers popular trails, camping, entrance fees, and the best time to visit. In ParkAtlas, the home screen shows unvisited parks within reach of your current location and lets you log the one you pick.