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 Park.
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
White Sands National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Arches National Park
Best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park. Getting to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Camping at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Permits for Great Sand Dunes National Park.
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.