National parks near El Paso County, Texas
The closest national park to El Paso County, Texas is White Sands National Park — about 71.6 mi (115 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: White Sands National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
White Sands National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Chiricahua National Park
Cumbres de Majalca National Park
Big Bend National Park
Best time to visit White Sands National Park. Getting to White Sands National Park. Permits for White Sands National Park. Timed entry and tours at White Sands National Park.
National parks near El Paso County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands National Park | 71.6 mi (115 km) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 93.7 mi (151 km) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 122 mi (196 km) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Chiricahua National Park | 170 mi (274 km) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 203 mi (327 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Big Bend National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 272 mi (438 km) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Saguaro National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 292 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 370 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in El Paso County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to El Paso County?
White Sands National Park, about 71.6 mi (115 km) away and roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from El Paso County in a day?
White Sands National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.