National parks near Los Alamos County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Los Alamos County, New Mexico is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 139 mi (223 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Los Alamos County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 139 mi (223 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 153 mi (246 km) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 203 mi (327 km) | 5 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 209 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 258 mi (415 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 266 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 276 mi (445 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 284 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Los Alamos County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Los Alamos County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 139 mi (223 km) away and roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Los Alamos County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.