National parks near Montrose County, Colorado
Montrose County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Montrose — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Montrose County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 10.5 mi (17 km) away, or roughly 28 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Arches, and Mesa Verde.
National parks near Montrose County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 10.5 mi (17 km) | 28 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Arches National Park | 91.9 mi (148 km) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 96.3 mi (155 km) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 113 mi (181 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 136 mi (219 km) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 242 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montrose County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montrose County?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 10.5 mi (17 km) away and roughly 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montrose County in a day?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Arches National Park, and Mesa Verde National Park — all within about three hours' drive.