National parks near Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Castle Rock — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Douglas County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 72.1 mi (116 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain.
National parks near Douglas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 72.1 mi (116 km) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 123 mi (198 km) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 165 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 291 mi (468 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Douglas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Douglas County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 72.1 mi (116 km) away and roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Douglas County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.