National parks near Hinsdale County, Colorado
Hinsdale County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lake City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Hinsdale County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 43.3 mi (69.7 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 27 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Mesa Verde, and Great Sand Dunes.
National parks near Hinsdale County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 43.3 mi (69.7 km) | 1 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 87.1 mi (140 km) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 97.7 mi (157 km) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arches National Park | 130 mi (209 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 143 mi (230 km) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 182 mi (293 km) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 210 mi (338 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hinsdale County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hinsdale County?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 43.3 mi (69.7 km) away and roughly 1 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hinsdale County in a day?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, and Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.