Parks Manager

National parks near Doña Ana County, New Mexico

The closest national park to Doña Ana County, New Mexico is White Sands National Park — about 45.5 mi (73.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 30 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: White Sands.

National parks near Doña Ana County

Parks ranked by distance from Doña Ana County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
White Sands National Park45.5 mi (73.2 km)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Guadalupe Mountains National Park110 mi (176 km)3 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park133 mi (214 km)3 hr 36 minBest as a weekend
Cumbres de Majalca National Park235 mi (379 km)6 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Petrified Forest National Park258 mi (415 km)6 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Saguaro National Park262 mi (422 km)6 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Big Bend National Park290 mi (466 km)7 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Basaseachic Falls National Park296 mi (476 km)7 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Mesa Verde National Park358 mi (577 km)8 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Sand Dunes National Park391 mi (630 km)9 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Doña Ana County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Doña Ana County?

White Sands National Park, about 45.5 mi (73.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 30 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Doña Ana County in a day?

White Sands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.