National parks near Lake County, Colorado
The closest national park to Lake County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 81.9 mi (132 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 23 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
National parks near Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 81.9 mi (132 km) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 89.9 mi (145 km) | 2 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 109 mi (175 km) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 209 mi (336 km) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lake County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 81.9 mi (132 km) away and roughly 2 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — all within about three hours' drive.