National parks near King County, Texas
King County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Guthrie — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to King County, Texas is Carlsbad Caverns National Park — about 259 mi (417 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near King County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 348 mi (560 km) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 536 mi (862 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in King County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to King County?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, about 259 mi (417 km) away and roughly 6 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from King County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.