National Parks Near Albuquerque, New Mexico

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 78 national parks near Albuquerque. The closest park is just 6.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

78
Parks Within Range
10
Within 100 Miles
6.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Albuquerque

⭐ Closest
Petroglyph National Monument
6.7 mi (~8 min)

Petroglyph National Monument

Albuquerque, New Mexico
National Monument
Bandelier National Monument
51.2 mi (~1 hr 1 min)

Bandelier National Monument

Los Alamos, New Mexico
National Monument
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
56.4 mi (~1 hr 8 min)

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Mountainair, New Mexico
National Monument
Valles Caldera National Preserve
58 mi (~1 hr 10 min)

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Jemez Springs, New Mexico
National Preserve
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
58.4 mi (~1 hr 10 min)

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Denver, New Mexico
National Historical Park
Pecos National Historical Park
63.1 mi (~1 hr 16 min)

Pecos National Historical Park

Pecos, New Mexico
National Historical Park
El Malpais National Monument
77.4 mi (~1 hr 33 min)

El Malpais National Monument

Grants, New Mexico
National Monument
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
89.7 mi (~1 hr 48 min)

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, New Mexico
National Historic Trail
El Morro National Monument
96 mi (~1 hr 55 min)

El Morro National Monument

Ramah, New Mexico
National Monument
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
98.7 mi (~1 hr 58 min)

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Nageezi, New Mexico
National Historical Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Albuquerque

Fort Union National Monument
108.2 mi (~2 hr 10 min)

Fort Union National Monument

Watrous, New Mexico
National Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument
142.7 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aztec, New Mexico
National Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
158.3 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mimbres, New Mexico
National Monument
White Sands National Park
160.3 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

White Sands National Park

Alamogordo, New Mexico
National Park
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
167.8 mi (~3 hr 21 min)

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Chinle, Arizona
National Monument
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
169.4 mi (~3 hr 23 min)

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Ganado, Arizona
National Historic Site
Petrified Forest National Park
177.6 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest, Arizona
National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
179.9 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

Mesa Verde National Park

Mancos, Colorado
National Park
Yucca House National Monument
187.7 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Yucca House National Monument

Cortez, Colorado
National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
190.3 mi (~3 hr 48 min)

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin, New Mexico
National Monument
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
194.2 mi (~3 hr 53 min)

Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Missouri
National Historic Trail
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
196.2 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Mosca, Colorado
National Park & Preserve

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Albuquerque

Hovenweep National Monument
206.4 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Hovenweep National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Chamizal National Memorial
229.5 mi (~4 hr 35 min)

Chamizal National Memorial

Texas
National Memorial
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
236.5 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico
National Park
Curecanti National Recreation Area
236.7 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Colorado
National Recreation Area
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
240.9 mi (~4 hr 49 min)

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Texas
National Park
Navajo National Monument
245.7 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Navajo National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
248.6 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Colorado
National Park
Natural Bridges National Monument
255.2 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Natural Bridges National Monument

Utah
National Monument
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
259 mi (~5 hr 11 min)

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Arizona
National Historic Site
Chiricahua National Monument
262.8 mi (~5 hr 15 min)

Chiricahua National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Wupatki National Monument
269.5 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Wupatki National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
271.5 mi (~5 hr 26 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

Colorado
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Albuquerque

Albuquerque is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 10 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Petroglyph National Monument is your closest option at just 6.7 miles—approximately 8 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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