National parks near Teller County, Colorado
The closest national park to Teller County, Colorado is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 84.8 mi (137 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Rocky Mountain 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 Teller County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 84.8 mi (137 km) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 101 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 145 mi (233 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 223 mi (359 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 329 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 333 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Teller County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Teller County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 84.8 mi (137 km) away and roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Teller County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Rocky Mountain National Park — all within about three hours' drive.