National parks near Ford County, Kansas
Ford County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Dodge City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Ford County, Kansas is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 302 mi (486 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 302 mi (486 km) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 466 mi (750 km) | 11 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 488 mi (785 km) | 12 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ford County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 302 mi (486 km) away and roughly 7 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ford County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.