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 National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Arches National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Getting to Rocky Mountain National Park. Camping at Rocky Mountain National Park. Permits for Rocky Mountain National Park. Timed entry and tours at Rocky Mountain National Park.
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.