National parks near Ouray County, Colorado
Ouray County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ouray — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Ouray County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 37.9 mi (61 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Mesa Verde.
National parks near Ouray County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 37.9 mi (61 km) | 1 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 73.5 mi (118 km) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arches National Park | 112 mi (181 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 117 mi (188 km) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 123 mi (199 km) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 191 mi (307 km) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 192 mi (310 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 245 mi (395 km) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 282 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ouray County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ouray County?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 37.9 mi (61 km) away and roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ouray County in a day?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Mesa Verde National Park — all within about three hours' drive.