National parks near Cibola County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Cibola County, New Mexico is Petrified Forest National Park — about 114 mi (184 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Petrified Forest National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
White Sands National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Chiricahua National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park. Getting to Petrified Forest National Park. Permits for Petrified Forest National Park.
National parks near Cibola County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrified Forest National Park | 114 mi (184 km) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 146 mi (236 km) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Chiricahua National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 237 mi (382 km) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 242 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 264 mi (424 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cibola County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cibola County?
Petrified Forest National Park, about 114 mi (184 km) away and roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cibola County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.