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 and Rocky Mountain.
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.