National parks near Jackson County, Colorado
Jackson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Walden — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jackson County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 41.7 mi (67.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 24 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain.
National parks near Jackson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 41.7 mi (67.1 km) | 1 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 168 mi (270 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 207 mi (333 km) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wind Cave National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 284 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jackson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jackson County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 41.7 mi (67.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jackson County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.