National Parks Near Lakewood, Colorado

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 81 national parks near Lakewood. The closest park is just 55.5 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

81
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
55.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Lakewood

⭐ Closest
Rocky Mountain National Park
55.5 mi (~1 hr 7 min)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park, Colorado
National Park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
55.8 mi (~1 hr 7 min)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Lakewood

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
135 mi (~2 hr 42 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Mosca, Colorado
National Park & Preserve
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
145.5 mi (~2 hr 55 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

La Junta, Colorado
National Historic Site
Curecanti National Recreation Area
147.9 mi (~2 hr 57 min)

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Gunnison, Colorado
National Recreation Area
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
158.4 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Chivington, Colorado
National Historic Site
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
161.6 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Montrose, Colorado
National Park
Scotts Bluff National Monument
163.8 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Gering, Nebraska
National Monument
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
174.9 mi (~3 hr 30 min)

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fort Laramie, Wyoming
National Historic Site
Amache National Historic Site
187.1 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Amache National Historic Site

Granada, Colorado
National Historic Site
Colorado National Monument
198.1 mi (~3 hr 58 min)

Colorado National Monument

Fruita, Colorado
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Lakewood

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
200.1 mi (~4 hr)

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Nebraska
National Monument
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
201.5 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Illinois
National Historic Trail
Capulin Volcano National Monument
210.8 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Capulin Volcano National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
211 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Dinosaur National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Mesa Verde National Park
249.9 mi (~4 hr 60 min)

Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado
National Park
Arches National Park
250.5 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Arches National Park

Utah
National Park
Aztec Ruins National Monument
253.6 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

Aztec Ruins National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Yucca House National Monument
258.5 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

Yucca House National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Fort Union National Monument
262.4 mi (~5 hr 15 min)

Fort Union National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
California National Historic Trail
265.1 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

California National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail
Hovenweep National Monument
265.5 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Hovenweep National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
272.5 mi (~5 hr 27 min)

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

New Mexico
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Lakewood

Lakewood 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 55.5 miles—approximately 1 hr 7 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 Lakewood

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