National parks near Chaffee County, Colorado
The closest national park to Chaffee County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 64.4 mi (104 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 58 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
National parks near Chaffee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 64.4 mi (104 km) | 1 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 90.7 mi (146 km) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 119 mi (192 km) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 167 mi (269 km) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 213 mi (342 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 331 mi (533 km) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 342 mi (550 km) | 8 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Chaffee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chaffee County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 64.4 mi (104 km) away and roughly 1 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chaffee County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — all within about three hours' drive.