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 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.