National Parks Near Aurora, Colorado

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 81 national parks near Aurora. The closest park is just 61.3 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

81
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
61.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Aurora

⭐ Closest
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
61.3 mi (~1 hr 14 min)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado
National Monument
Rocky Mountain National Park
63 mi (~1 hr 16 min)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park, Colorado
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Aurora

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
139.1 mi (~2 hr 47 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

La Junta, Colorado
National Historic Site
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
140 mi (~2 hr 48 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Mosca, Colorado
National Park & Preserve
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
147.9 mi (~2 hr 57 min)

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Chivington, Colorado
National Historic Site
Scotts Bluff National Monument
156.9 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Gering, Nebraska
National Monument
Curecanti National Recreation Area
159.9 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Gunnison, Colorado
National Recreation Area
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
171.6 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fort Laramie, Wyoming
National Historic Site
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
174.2 mi (~3 hr 29 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Montrose, Colorado
National Park
Amache National Historic Site
177.7 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Amache National Historic Site

Granada, Colorado
National Historic Site
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
189.6 mi (~3 hr 48 min)

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Illinois
National Historic Trail
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
194.3 mi (~3 hr 53 min)

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Harrison, Nebraska
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Aurora

Capulin Volcano National Monument
209 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Capulin Volcano National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Colorado National Monument
211.4 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Colorado National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
223.3 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Dinosaur National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Mesa Verde National Park
261.1 mi (~5 hr 13 min)

Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado
National Park
Aztec Ruins National Monument
263.5 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Aztec Ruins National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Arches National Park
263.8 mi (~5 hr 17 min)

Arches National Park

Utah
National Park
Fort Union National Monument
264.3 mi (~5 hr 17 min)

Fort Union National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Yucca House National Monument
269.9 mi (~5 hr 24 min)

Yucca House National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
California National Historic Trail
273.3 mi (~5 hr 28 min)

California National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail
Wind Cave National Park
275.6 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

Wind Cave National Park

South Dakota
National Park
Hovenweep National Monument
277.3 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

Hovenweep National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
277.8 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Aurora

Aurora 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. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is your closest option at just 61.3 miles—approximately 1 hr 14 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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