National parks near Rio Grande County, Colorado
The closest national park to Rio Grande County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 37.9 mi (61.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
National parks near Rio Grande County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 37.9 mi (61.1 km) | 1 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 106 mi (171 km) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 129 mi (207 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 191 mi (307 km) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 197 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 207 mi (333 km) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 274 mi (440 km) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Rio Grande County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rio Grande County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 37.9 mi (61.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Rio Grande County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — all within about three hours' drive.