National parks near Gaines County, Texas
The closest national park to Gaines County, Texas is Carlsbad Caverns National Park — about 114 mi (183 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
White Sands National Park
Big Bend National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Cumbres de Majalca National Park
Best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Getting to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Timed entry and tours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
National parks near Gaines County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 114 mi (183 km) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 144 mi (232 km) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 215 mi (347 km) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Big Bend National Park | 247 mi (397 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 383 mi (617 km) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Chiricahua National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 437 mi (704 km) | 10 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gaines County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gaines County?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, about 114 mi (183 km) away and roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gaines County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.