National parks near Gray County, Kansas
Gray County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Cimarron — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Gray County, Kansas is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 284 mi (457 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 10 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Gray County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 335 mi (539 km) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 426 mi (685 km) | 10 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 466 mi (750 km) | 11 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 481 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gray County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gray County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 284 mi (457 km) away and roughly 7 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gray County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.