National parks near Chaves County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Chaves County, New Mexico is Carlsbad Caverns National Park — about 83.9 mi (135 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
White Sands National Park
Big Bend National Park
Chiricahua National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Getting to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Timed entry and tours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
National parks near Chaves County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 83.9 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 103 mi (166 km) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| White Sands National Park | 113 mi (182 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Big Bend National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Chiricahua National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 353 mi (568 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Chaves County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chaves County?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, about 83.9 mi (135 km) away and roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chaves County in a day?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.