National parks near Lincoln County, Colorado
The closest national park to Lincoln County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 133 mi (214 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Badlands 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 Lincoln County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 133 mi (214 km) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 144 mi (231 km) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 225 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 321 mi (517 km) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lincoln County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lincoln County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 133 mi (214 km) away and roughly 3 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lincoln County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.