National parks near Pueblo County, Colorado
The closest national park to Pueblo County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 59.8 mi (96.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 52 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park. Getting to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Camping at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Permits for Great Sand Dunes National Park.
National parks near Pueblo County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 59.8 mi (96.2 km) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 154 mi (247 km) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 168 mi (271 km) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 224 mi (360 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pueblo County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pueblo County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 59.8 mi (96.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 52 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pueblo County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.