National parks near Las Animas County, Colorado
Las Animas County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Trinidad — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Las Animas County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 71.8 mi (115 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes.
National parks near Las Animas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 71.8 mi (115 km) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 200 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 220 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 320 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 335 mi (539 km) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 345 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Las Animas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Las Animas County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 71.8 mi (115 km) away and roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Las Animas County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.