National parks near El Paso County, Colorado
The closest national park to El Paso County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 82.7 mi (133 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes.
National parks near El Paso County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 82.7 mi (133 km) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 114 mi (183 km) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 158 mi (254 km) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 231 mi (371 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 257 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 334 mi (538 km) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 387 mi (622 km) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in El Paso County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to El Paso County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 82.7 mi (133 km) away and roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from El Paso County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.