National parks near Dawson County, Texas
Dawson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lamesa — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Dawson County, Texas is Carlsbad Caverns National Park — about 150 mi (242 km) away, or roughly 4 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dawson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 150 mi (242 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 180 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 245 mi (395 km) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 492 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dawson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dawson County?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, about 150 mi (242 km) away and roughly 4 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dawson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.