National parks near Colfax County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Colfax County, New Mexico is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 85.7 mi (138 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
White Sands National Park
Arches National Park
Best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park. Getting to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Camping at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Permits for Great Sand Dunes National Park.
National parks near Colfax County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 85.7 mi (138 km) | 2 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 210 mi (338 km) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 218 mi (350 km) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 250 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 302 mi (486 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 321 mi (517 km) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Colfax County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Colfax County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 85.7 mi (138 km) away and roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Colfax County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.