National parks near Park County, Colorado
The closest national park to Park County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 68 mi (109 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 4 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Getting to Rocky Mountain National Park. Camping at Rocky Mountain National Park. Permits for Rocky Mountain National Park. Timed entry and tours at Rocky Mountain National Park.
National parks near Park County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 68 mi (109 km) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 115 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 149 mi (240 km) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 241 mi (388 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 270 mi (434 km) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 329 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Park County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Park County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 68 mi (109 km) away and roughly 2 hr 4 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Park County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.