National Parks Near Amarillo, Texas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 70 national parks near Amarillo. The closest park is just 26.4 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

70
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
26.4
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Amarillo

⭐ Closest
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
26.4 mi (~32 min)

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Potter County, Texas
National Monument
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
28.7 mi (~34 min)

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Fritch, Texas
National Recreation Area

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Amarillo

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
122.9 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Cheyenne, Oklahoma
National Historic Site
Capulin Volcano National Monument
161 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin, New Mexico
National Monument
Fort Union National Monument
185.1 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

Fort Union National Monument

Watrous, New Mexico
National Monument
Amache National Historic Site
197.3 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Amache National Historic Site

Granada, Colorado
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Amarillo

Santa Fe National Historic Trail
203 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Santa Fe National Historic Trail

Colorado
National Historic Trail
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
213.8 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

Colorado
National Historic Site
Pecos National Historical Park
218 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Pecos National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
234 mi (~4 hr 41 min)

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Colorado
National Historic Site
Oklahoma City National Memorial
243.7 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma
National Memorial
Fort Larned National Historic Site
250.5 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Kansas
National Historic Site
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
255.3 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
255.4 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park
Bandelier National Monument
256 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Bandelier National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
264.2 mi (~5 hr 17 min)

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico
National Park
Valles Caldera National Preserve
267.8 mi (~5 hr 21 min)

Valles Caldera National Preserve

New Mexico
National Preserve
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
274.1 mi (~5 hr 29 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Colorado
National Park & Preserve

Planning Your Visit from Amarillo

Amarillo is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 2 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is your closest option at just 26.4 miles—approximately 32 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.

Guided Tours Near Amarillo

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