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.
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 |
| 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 |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 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.