National parks near Larimer County, Colorado
The closest national park to Larimer County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 33.5 mi (54 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 10 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Arches National Park
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National parks near Larimer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 33.5 mi (54 km) | 1 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 191 mi (307 km) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 195 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wind Cave National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Badlands National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 295 mi (474 km) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 362 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Larimer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Larimer County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 33.5 mi (54 km) away and roughly 1 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Larimer County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.