National parks near Lubbock County, Texas
The closest national park to Lubbock County, Texas is Carlsbad Caverns National Park — about 179 mi (288 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 41 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
Los Novillos National Park
Big Bend National Park
Great Sand Dunes 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 Lubbock County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 209 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 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 | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Chiricahua National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 463 mi (745 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lubbock County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lubbock County?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, about 179 mi (288 km) away and roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lubbock County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.