National Parks Near Boulder, Colorado

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 80 national parks near Boulder. The closest park is just 32.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

80
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
32.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Boulder

⭐ Closest
Rocky Mountain National Park
32.6 mi (~39 min)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park, Colorado
National Park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
76.2 mi (~1 hr 31 min)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Boulder

Scotts Bluff National Monument
149.9 mi (~2 hr 60 min)

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Gering, Nebraska
National Monument
Curecanti National Recreation Area
153.6 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Gunnison, Colorado
National Recreation Area
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
154.5 mi (~3 hr 5 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Mosca, Colorado
National Park & Preserve
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
155.8 mi (~3 hr 7 min)

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fort Laramie, Wyoming
National Historic Site
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
164.5 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Montrose, Colorado
National Park
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
168.6 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

La Junta, Colorado
National Historic Site
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
178.1 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Chivington, Colorado
National Historic Site
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
184 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Harrison, Nebraska
National Monument
Colorado National Monument
194.1 mi (~3 hr 53 min)

Colorado National Monument

Fruita, Colorado
National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
196.1 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Dinosaur National Monument

Jensen, Colorado
National Monument
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
199.5 mi (~3 hr 59 min)

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Illinois
National Historic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Boulder

Amache National Historic Site
208.2 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Amache National Historic Site

Colorado
National Historic Site
Capulin Volcano National Monument
234.2 mi (~4 hr 41 min)

Capulin Volcano National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
California National Historic Trail
242.8 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

California National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail
Arches National Park
247.2 mi (~4 hr 57 min)

Arches National Park

Utah
National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
257.8 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado
National Park
Pony Express National Historic Trail
258.4 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

Pony Express National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail
Wind Cave National Park
263.8 mi (~5 hr 17 min)

Wind Cave National Park

South Dakota
National Park
Aztec Ruins National Monument
264.6 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Aztec Ruins National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Oregon National Historic Trail
265.2 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Oregon National Historic Trail

Idaho
National Historic Trail
Yucca House National Monument
265.6 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Yucca House National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Jewel Cave National Monument
267.2 mi (~5 hr 21 min)

Jewel Cave National Monument

South Dakota
National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument
270.9 mi (~5 hr 25 min)

Hovenweep National Monument

Colorado
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Boulder

Boulder 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. Rocky Mountain National Park is your closest option at just 32.6 miles—approximately 39 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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