National Parks Near El Paso, Texas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 60 national parks near El Paso. The closest park is just 1.8 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

60
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
1.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from El Paso

⭐ Closest
Chamizal National Memorial
1.8 mi (~2 min)

Chamizal National Memorial

El Paso, Texas
National Memorial
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
40 mi (~48 min)

Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Missouri
National Historic Trail
White Sands National Park
70.8 mi (~1 hr 25 min)

White Sands National Park

Alamogordo, New Mexico
National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
94.5 mi (~1 hr 53 min)

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Salt Flat, Texas
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from El Paso

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
116.3 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad, New Mexico
National Park
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
142.5 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, New Mexico
National Historic Trail
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
145.2 mi (~2 hr 54 min)

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mimbres, New Mexico
National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument
168.5 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Chiricahua National Monument

Willcox, Arizona
National Monument
Fort Davis National Historic Site
172.8 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Fort Davis National Historic Site

Fort Davis, Texas
National Historic Site
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
175.9 mi (~3 hr 31 min)

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Bowie, Arizona
National Historic Site
Blackwell School National Historic Site
177.1 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Blackwell School National Historic Site

Marfa, Texas
National Historic Site
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
179.9 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Mountainair, New Mexico
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from El Paso

Coronado National Memorial
223.9 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Coronado National Memorial

Arizona
National Memorial
El Malpais National Monument
232.7 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

El Malpais National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument
233.9 mi (~4 hr 41 min)

Petroglyph National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
El Morro National Monument
250.6 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

El Morro National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Saguaro National Park
252.3 mi (~5 hr 3 min)

Saguaro National Park

Arizona
National Park
Big Bend National Park
257.9 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Big Bend National Park

Texas
National Park
Pecos National Historical Park
265.2 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Pecos National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park
Tumacácori National Historical Park
268.9 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Arizona
National Historical Park
Bandelier National Monument
277.7 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

Bandelier National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
279.3 mi (~5 hr 35 min)

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Texas
Wild & Scenic River
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
284.8 mi (~5 hr 42 min)

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park
Valles Caldera National Preserve
287.1 mi (~5 hr 45 min)

Valles Caldera National Preserve

New Mexico
National Preserve

Planning Your Visit from El Paso

El Paso is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Chamizal National Memorial is your closest option at just 1.8 miles—approximately 2 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 El Paso

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