National parks near La Plata County, Colorado
The closest national park to La Plata County, Colorado is Mesa Verde National Park — about 36 mi (58 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 14 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Mesa Verde and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
National parks near La Plata County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde National Park | 36 mi (58 km) | 1 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 90.1 mi (145 km) | 2 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 131 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 131 mi (211 km) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 135 mi (218 km) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 193 mi (310 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 242 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in La Plata County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to La Plata County?
Mesa Verde National Park, about 36 mi (58 km) away and roughly 1 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from La Plata County in a day?
Mesa Verde National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — all within about three hours' drive.