National parks near Taos County, New Mexico
The closest national park to Taos County, New Mexico is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 92.2 mi (148 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 38 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Sand Dunes.
National parks near Taos County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 92.2 mi (148 km) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 169 mi (271 km) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 187 mi (301 km) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 258 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 303 mi (488 km) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 316 mi (509 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Taos County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Taos County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 92.2 mi (148 km) away and roughly 2 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Taos County in a day?
Great Sand Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.