National parks near Mineral County, Colorado
Mineral County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Creede — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Mineral County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 65.9 mi (106 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 1 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Great Sand Dunes, and Mesa Verde.
National parks near Mineral County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 65.9 mi (106 km) | 2 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 75.2 mi (121 km) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 97.4 mi (157 km) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arches National Park | 154 mi (249 km) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 185 mi (297 km) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 232 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 258 mi (416 km) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mineral County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mineral County?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 65.9 mi (106 km) away and roughly 2 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mineral County in a day?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and Mesa Verde National Park — all within about three hours' drive.