National parks near Lincoln County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Lincoln County, New Mexico is White Sands National Park — about 56.5 mi (91 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: White Sands National Park.
White Sands National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Chiricahua National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Best time to visit White Sands National Park. Getting to White Sands National Park. Permits for White Sands National Park. Timed entry and tours at White Sands National Park.
National parks near Lincoln County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands National Park | 56.5 mi (91 km) | 1 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 110 mi (176 km) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 111 mi (178 km) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Chiricahua National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 307 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Saguaro National Park | 331 mi (532 km) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lincoln County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lincoln County?
White Sands National Park, about 56.5 mi (91 km) away and roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lincoln County in a day?
White Sands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.