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National parks near Delta County, Colorado

The closest national park to Delta County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 21.1 mi (33.9 km) away, or roughly 48 min of driving.

2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Arches.

National parks near Delta County

Parks ranked by distance from Delta County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park21.1 mi (33.9 km)48 minDoable as a day trip
Arches National Park85.7 mi (138 km)2 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Canyonlands National Park113 mi (182 km)3 hr 7 minBest as a weekend
Mesa Verde National Park115 mi (185 km)3 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Great Sand Dunes National Park149 mi (240 km)3 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Rocky Mountain National Park163 mi (262 km)4 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
Capitol Reef National Park177 mi (285 km)4 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Bryce Canyon National Park243 mi (391 km)6 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Petrified Forest National Park286 mi (461 km)7 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Zion National Park294 mi (473 km)7 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Delta County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Delta County?

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 21.1 mi (33.9 km) away and roughly 48 min of driving.

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

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Arches National Park — all within about three hours' drive.