National Parks Near Denver, Colorado

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 81 national parks near Denver. The closest park is just 56.7 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

81
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
56.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Denver

⭐ Closest
Rocky Mountain National Park
56.7 mi (~1 hr 8 min)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park, Colorado
National Park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
59.2 mi (~1 hr 11 min)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Denver

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
138.4 mi (~2 hr 46 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Mosca, Colorado
National Park & Preserve
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
144.4 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

La Junta, Colorado
National Historic Site
Curecanti National Recreation Area
153.2 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Gunnison, Colorado
National Recreation Area
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
155.4 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Chivington, Colorado
National Historic Site
Scotts Bluff National Monument
159.6 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Gering, Nebraska
National Monument
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
167 mi (~3 hr 20 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Montrose, Colorado
National Park
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
171.8 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fort Laramie, Wyoming
National Historic Site
Amache National Historic Site
184.7 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

Amache National Historic Site

Granada, Colorado
National Historic Site
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
196.2 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Illinois
National Historic Trail
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
196.2 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Harrison, Nebraska
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Denver

Colorado National Monument
203.3 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Colorado National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument
211.7 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Capulin Volcano National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
215 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

Dinosaur National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Mesa Verde National Park
255.1 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado
National Park
Arches National Park
255.8 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Arches National Park

Utah
National Park
Aztec Ruins National Monument
258.5 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

Aztec Ruins National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Yucca House National Monument
263.7 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Yucca House National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Fort Union National Monument
264.8 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Fort Union National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
California National Historic Trail
266.8 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

California National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail
Hovenweep National Monument
270.8 mi (~5 hr 25 min)

Hovenweep National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
276 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park
Valles Caldera National Preserve
277 mi (~5 hr 32 min)

Valles Caldera National Preserve

New Mexico
National Preserve

Planning Your Visit from Denver

Denver 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 56.7 miles—approximately 1 hr 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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