National parks near Guadalupe County, New Mexico
Guadalupe County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Santa Rosa — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Guadalupe County, New Mexico is White Sands National Park — about 177 mi (284 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Guadalupe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands National Park | 177 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 203 mi (326 km) | 5 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 209 mi (336 km) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 302 mi (486 km) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 368 mi (592 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 374 mi (602 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Guadalupe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Guadalupe County?
White Sands National Park, about 177 mi (284 km) away and roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Guadalupe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.