National parks near McKinley County, New Mexico
The closest national park to McKinley County, New Mexico is Petrified Forest National Park — about 72.4 mi (116 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Petrified Forest National Park.
Petrified Forest National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Arches National Park
Best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park. Getting to Petrified Forest National Park. Permits for Petrified Forest National Park.
National parks near McKinley County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrified Forest National Park | 72.4 mi (116 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 119 mi (192 km) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 201 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Chiricahua National Park | 241 mi (388 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McKinley County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McKinley County?
Petrified Forest National Park, about 72.4 mi (116 km) away and roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McKinley County in a day?
Petrified Forest National Park — all within about three hours' drive.