National parks near Adams County, Colorado
The closest national park to Adams County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 55.4 mi (89.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Arches National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Wind Cave National Park
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National parks near Adams County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 55.4 mi (89.2 km) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 143 mi (230 km) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 173 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 271 mi (436 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 291 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 354 mi (569 km) | 8 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 405 mi (652 km) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Adams County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Adams County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 55.4 mi (89.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Adams County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.