National parks near Costilla County, Colorado
Costilla County is one town for park planning. See national parks near San Luis — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Costilla County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 41.3 mi (66.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes.
National parks near Costilla County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 41.3 mi (66.4 km) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 157 mi (253 km) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 217 mi (350 km) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 291 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 310 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Costilla County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Costilla County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 41.3 mi (66.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Costilla County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.