Parks Manager

National parks near Broomfield County, Colorado

The closest national park to Broomfield County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 42.7 mi (68.7 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain.

National parks near Broomfield County

Parks ranked by distance from Broomfield County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Rocky Mountain National Park42.7 mi (68.7 km)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Great Sand Dunes National Park149 mi (240 km)3 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park169 mi (272 km)4 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Arches National Park255 mi (410 km)6 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Mesa Verde National Park264 mi (425 km)6 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Wind Cave National Park265 mi (427 km)6 hr 44 minWorth a longer road trip
Canyonlands National Park286 mi (460 km)7 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park296 mi (477 km)7 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Capitol Reef National Park347 mi (559 km)8 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Grand Teton National Park393 mi (632 km)9 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Broomfield County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Broomfield County?

Rocky Mountain National Park, about 42.7 mi (68.7 km) away and roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Broomfield County in a day?

Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.