National parks near Custer County, Colorado
Custer County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Westcliffe — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Custer County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 24.3 mi (39 km) away, or roughly 54 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes.
National parks near Custer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 24.3 mi (39 km) | 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 126 mi (202 km) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 153 mi (246 km) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 178 mi (287 km) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 225 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 243 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 368 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 373 mi (601 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Custer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Custer County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 24.3 mi (39 km) away and roughly 54 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Custer County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.