National parks near Union County, New Mexico
Union County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Clayton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Union County, New Mexico is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 160 mi (257 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 14 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 160 mi (257 km) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 298 mi (479 km) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 328 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 386 mi (622 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 160 mi (257 km) away and roughly 4 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.