National parks near Gilpin County, Colorado
The closest national park to Gilpin County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 38.2 mi (61.5 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 18 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain.
National parks near Gilpin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 38.2 mi (61.5 km) | 1 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 139 mi (224 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 146 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 230 mi (371 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 242 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 323 mi (520 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gilpin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gilpin County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 38.2 mi (61.5 km) away and roughly 1 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gilpin County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.