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 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.