National Parks Near Colorado Springs, Colorado

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 86 national parks near Colorado Springs. The closest park is just 25.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

86
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
25.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Colorado Springs

⭐ Closest
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
25.3 mi (~30 min)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado
National Monument
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
83.2 mi (~1 hr 40 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Mosca, Colorado
National Park & Preserve
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
93.3 mi (~1 hr 52 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

La Junta, Colorado
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Colorado Springs

Rocky Mountain National Park
115 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park, Colorado
National Park
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
125.7 mi (~2 hr 31 min)

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Chivington, Colorado
National Historic Site
Curecanti National Recreation Area
137.8 mi (~2 hr 45 min)

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Gunnison, Colorado
National Recreation Area
Amache National Historic Site
145.4 mi (~2 hr 54 min)

Amache National Historic Site

Granada, Colorado
National Historic Site
Capulin Volcano National Monument
149.2 mi (~2 hr 59 min)

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin, New Mexico
National Monument
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
157.5 mi (~3 hr 9 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Montrose, Colorado
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Colorado Springs

Fort Union National Monument
202.5 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Fort Union National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Colorado National Monument
208.5 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Colorado National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Scotts Bluff National Monument
215.5 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Nebraska
National Monument
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
219.6 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park
Aztec Ruins National Monument
221.6 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Aztec Ruins National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Valles Caldera National Preserve
222.1 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Valles Caldera National Preserve

New Mexico
National Preserve
Mesa Verde National Park
226.7 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado
National Park
Bandelier National Monument
226.8 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Bandelier National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
230.3 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Illinois
National Historic Trail
Pecos National Historical Park
232.3 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Pecos National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
233.2 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Wyoming
National Historic Site
Yucca House National Monument
237.1 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Yucca House National Monument

Colorado
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is your closest option at just 25.3 miles—approximately 30 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 Colorado Springs

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