National parks near Luna County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Luna County, New Mexico is White Sands National Park — about 90.9 mi (146 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 36 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: White Sands National Park and Chiricahua National Park.
White Sands National Park
Chiricahua National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Saguaro National Park
Petrified Forest 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 Luna County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands National Park | 90.9 mi (146 km) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Chiricahua National Park | 94.5 mi (152 km) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 170 mi (273 km) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 193 mi (311 km) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saguaro National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 220 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 248 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 285 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 345 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Luna County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Luna County?
White Sands National Park, about 90.9 mi (146 km) away and roughly 2 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Luna County in a day?
White Sands National Park and Chiricahua National Park — all within about three hours' drive.