National parks near Yuma County, Colorado
The closest national park to Yuma County, Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park — about 167 mi (269 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 24 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Yuma County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 167 mi (269 km) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wind Cave National Park | 244 mi (393 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 380 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 477 mi (767 km) | 11 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 481 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Yuma County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Yuma County?
Rocky Mountain National Park, about 167 mi (269 km) away and roughly 4 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Yuma County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.