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 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 |
| 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 |
| Canyonlands National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 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.