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National parks near San Miguel County, Colorado

The closest national park to San Miguel County, Colorado is Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — about 44.3 mi (71.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.

3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Mesa Verde, and Arches.

National parks near San Miguel County

Parks ranked by distance from San Miguel County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park44.3 mi (71.2 km)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Mesa Verde National Park63.5 mi (102 km)1 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Arches National Park108 mi (173 km)3 hrDoable as a day trip
Canyonlands National Park116 mi (186 km)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Great Sand Dunes National Park125 mi (201 km)3 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Capitol Reef National Park183 mi (294 km)4 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Rocky Mountain National Park202 mi (325 km)5 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Petrified Forest National Park236 mi (380 km)6 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
Bryce Canyon National Park239 mi (385 km)6 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Grand Canyon National Park271 mi (436 km)6 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in San Miguel County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Miguel County?

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 44.3 mi (71.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from San Miguel County in a day?

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, and Arches National Park — all within about three hours' drive.