National parks near Grand County, Colorado
The closest national park to Grand County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 28.6 mi (46 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain 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 Grand County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 28.6 mi (46 km) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 135 mi (218 km) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 158 mi (254 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 210 mi (338 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 237 mi (382 km) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 244 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 277 mi (446 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 302 mi (486 km) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 315 mi (506 km) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Grand County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Grand County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 28.6 mi (46 km) away and roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Grand County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.