National parks near Mesa County, Colorado
Mesa County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Grand Junction — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Mesa County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 57.1 mi (91.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 48 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Arches, and Canyonlands.
National parks near Mesa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 57.1 mi (91.9 km) | 1 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arches National Park | 61.4 mi (98.8 km) | 1 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 96.1 mi (155 km) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 131 mi (212 km) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 154 mi (248 km) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 176 mi (283 km) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 185 mi (298 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 223 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Zion National Park | 273 mi (440 km) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mesa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mesa County?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 57.1 mi (91.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mesa County in a day?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.