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 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 |
| 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 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 377 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 22 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.