National parks near Scott County, Kansas
Scott County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Scott City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Scott County, Kansas is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 257 mi (413 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 257 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 368 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 373 mi (601 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 376 mi (605 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 423 mi (681 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 498 mi (801 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scott County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 257 mi (413 km) away and roughly 6 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scott County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.