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.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Getting to Rocky Mountain National Park. Camping at Rocky Mountain National Park. Permits for Rocky Mountain National Park. Timed entry and tours at Rocky Mountain National Park.
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.