National parks near Summit County, Colorado
The closest national park to Summit County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 57.4 mi (92.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 49 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Arches National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Canyonlands National Park
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National parks near Summit County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 57.4 mi (92.4 km) | 1 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 112 mi (181 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 125 mi (202 km) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 211 mi (339 km) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 228 mi (368 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 307 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 343 mi (552 km) | 8 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Summit County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Summit County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 57.4 mi (92.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 49 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Summit County in a day?
Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.