National parks near Boulder County, Colorado
The closest national park to Boulder County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 33.1 mi (53.3 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 9 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
Wind Cave National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
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National parks near Boulder County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 33.1 mi (53.3 km) | 1 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 158 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 254 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 258 mi (415 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Boulder County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Boulder County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 33.1 mi (53.3 km) away and roughly 1 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Boulder County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.