National parks near Jefferson County, Colorado
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 52.9 mi (85.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 52.9 mi (85.1 km) | 1 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 135 mi (217 km) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 161 mi (259 km) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 253 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 342 mi (551 km) | 8 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 52.9 mi (85.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.