National parks near Socorro County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Socorro County, New Mexico is White Sands National Park — about 98.1 mi (158 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: White Sands National Park.
White Sands National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Chiricahua National Park
Mesa Verde 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 Socorro County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands National Park | 98.1 mi (158 km) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 193 mi (311 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Chiricahua National Park | 199 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 230 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Saguaro National Park | 276 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 312 mi (502 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 322 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Socorro County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Socorro County?
White Sands National Park, about 98.1 mi (158 km) away and roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Socorro County in a day?
White Sands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.