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National parks near Montezuma County, Colorado

The closest national park to Montezuma County, Colorado is Mesa Verde National Park — about 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away, or roughly 31 min of driving.

3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Mesa Verde, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

National parks near Montezuma County

Parks ranked by distance from Montezuma County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Mesa Verde National Park11.4 mi (18.3 km)31 minRight on your doorstep
Canyonlands National Park95.7 mi (154 km)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park97 mi (156 km)2 hr 45 minDoable as a day trip
Arches National Park108 mi (174 km)3 hrBest as a weekend
Capitol Reef National Park154 mi (249 km)4 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
Great Sand Dunes National Park168 mi (270 km)4 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Petrified Forest National Park181 mi (292 km)4 hr 44 minBest as a weekend
Bryce Canyon National Park199 mi (320 km)5 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Grand Canyon National Park217 mi (349 km)5 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Zion National Park247 mi (397 km)6 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Montezuma County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Montezuma County?

Mesa Verde National Park, about 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away and roughly 31 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Montezuma County in a day?

Mesa Verde National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — all within about three hours' drive.