National parks near Denver County, Colorado
Denver County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Denver — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Denver County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 55.5 mi (89.3 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain.
National parks near Denver County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 55.5 mi (89.3 km) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 138 mi (222 km) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 167 mi (269 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 405 mi (652 km) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Denver County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Denver County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 55.5 mi (89.3 km) away and roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Denver County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.