National parks near Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Albuquerque — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Bernalillo County, New Mexico is White Sands National Park — about 160 mi (258 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 15 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Bernalillo County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands National Park | 160 mi (258 km) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 197 mi (317 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 241 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 282 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 296 mi (477 km) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 316 mi (508 km) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Bernalillo County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bernalillo County?
White Sands National Park, about 160 mi (258 km) away and roughly 4 hr 15 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Bernalillo County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.