National parks near Eagle County, Colorado
The closest national park to Eagle County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 75.4 mi (121 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 14 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
National parks near Eagle County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 75.4 mi (121 km) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 88.8 mi (143 km) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 140 mi (225 km) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 192 mi (310 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 258 mi (415 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 326 mi (525 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Eagle County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Eagle County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 75.4 mi (121 km) away and roughly 2 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Eagle County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — all within about three hours' drive.