National parks near Lea County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Lea County, New Mexico is Carlsbad Caverns National Park — about 82.3 mi (132 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
White Sands National Park
Big Bend National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Cumbres de Majalca National Park
Best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Getting to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Timed entry and tours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
National parks near Lea County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 82.3 mi (132 km) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 113 mi (181 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 183 mi (294 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Big Bend National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Chiricahua National Park | 363 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 375 mi (604 km) | 9 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 409 mi (658 km) | 10 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 430 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lea County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lea County?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, about 82.3 mi (132 km) away and roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lea County in a day?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park — all within about three hours' drive.