Parks Manager

National parks near Garfield County, Colorado

The closest national park to Garfield County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 65.4 mi (105 km) away, or roughly 2 hr of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

National parks near Garfield County

Parks ranked by distance from Garfield County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park65.4 mi (105 km)2 hrDoable as a day trip
Rocky Mountain National Park115 mi (186 km)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Arches National Park122 mi (196 km)3 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Canyonlands National Park156 mi (251 km)4 hr 9 minBest as a weekend
Great Sand Dunes National Park161 mi (259 km)4 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Mesa Verde National Park169 mi (271 km)4 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Capitol Reef National Park214 mi (344 km)5 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
Bryce Canyon National Park283 mi (455 km)7 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Zion National Park334 mi (537 km)8 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Grand Teton National Park337 mi (542 km)8 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Garfield County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Garfield County?

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 65.4 mi (105 km) away and roughly 2 hr of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Garfield County in a day?

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — all within about three hours' drive.