National parks near Alamosa County, Colorado
Alamosa County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Alamosa — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Alamosa County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 28.1 mi (45.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes.
National parks near Alamosa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 28.1 mi (45.2 km) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 126 mi (203 km) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 146 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 199 mi (319 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 218 mi (351 km) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 282 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 294 mi (473 km) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Alamosa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Alamosa County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 28.1 mi (45.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Alamosa County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.