National Parks Near Fort Collins, Colorado

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 79 national parks near Fort Collins. The closest park is just 35.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

79
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
35.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Fort Collins

⭐ Closest
Rocky Mountain National Park
35.9 mi (~43 min)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park, Colorado
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Fort Collins

Scotts Bluff National Monument
112.1 mi (~2 hr 15 min)

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Gering, Nebraska
National Monument
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
115.2 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fort Laramie, Wyoming
National Historic Site
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
116 mi (~2 hr 19 min)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado
National Monument
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
144.4 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Harrison, Nebraska
National Monument
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
175.7 mi (~3 hr 31 min)

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Illinois
National Historic Trail
Curecanti National Recreation Area
189.1 mi (~3 hr 47 min)

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Gunnison, Colorado
National Recreation Area
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
194.9 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Mosca, Colorado
National Park & Preserve
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
195.4 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Chivington, Colorado
National Historic Site
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
196.9 mi (~3 hr 56 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

La Junta, Colorado
National Historic Site
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
197.5 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Montrose, Colorado
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Fort Collins

Dinosaur National Monument
202.1 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Dinosaur National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Colorado National Monument
218.9 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Colorado National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Wind Cave National Park
223.5 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Wind Cave National Park

South Dakota
National Park
California National Historic Trail
225.3 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

California National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail
Jewel Cave National Monument
226.7 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Jewel Cave National Monument

South Dakota
National Monument
Amache National Historic Site
228.9 mi (~4 hr 35 min)

Amache National Historic Site

Colorado
National Historic Site
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
242.5 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

South Dakota
National Memorial
Pony Express National Historic Trail
244.9 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

Pony Express National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail
Badlands National Park
252.3 mi (~5 hr 3 min)

Badlands National Park

South Dakota
National Park
Oregon National Historic Trail
255.3 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Oregon National Historic Trail

Idaho
National Historic Trail
Capulin Volcano National Monument
269.6 mi (~5 hr 24 min)

Capulin Volcano National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Arches National Park
271.8 mi (~5 hr 26 min)

Arches National Park

Utah
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Fort Collins

Fort Collins is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 1 park within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Rocky Mountain National Park is your closest option at just 35.9 miles—approximately 43 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 Fort Collins

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