National parks near Dolores County, Colorado
Dolores County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Dove Creek — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Dolores County, Colorado is Mesa Verde National Park — about 46.5 mi (74.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 32 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Mesa Verde, Canyonlands, Arches, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
National parks near Dolores County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde National Park | 46.5 mi (74.8 km) | 1 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 63.3 mi (102 km) | 1 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arches National Park | 72.7 mi (117 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 85.1 mi (137 km) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 180 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 214 mi (345 km) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Zion National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
Towns and cities in Dolores County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dolores County?
Mesa Verde National Park, about 46.5 mi (74.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dolores County in a day?
Mesa Verde National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — all within about three hours' drive.