National parks near Gunnison County, Colorado
The closest national park to Gunnison County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 42.3 mi (68.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 25 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Great Sand Dunes.
National parks near Gunnison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 42.3 mi (68.1 km) | 1 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 94.4 mi (152 km) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 130 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 137 mi (220 km) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 142 mi (229 km) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 164 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 294 mi (473 km) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gunnison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gunnison County?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 42.3 mi (68.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gunnison County in a day?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.