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 National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park. Getting to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Camping at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Permits for Great Sand Dunes National Park.
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.