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 National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Arches National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Getting to Rocky Mountain National Park. Camping at Rocky Mountain National Park. Permits for Rocky Mountain National Park. Timed entry and tours at Rocky Mountain National Park.
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.