National Parks Near Westminster, Colorado

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 81 national parks near Westminster. The closest park is just 50 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

81
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
50
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Westminster

⭐ Closest
Rocky Mountain National Park
50 mi (~1 hr 0 min)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park, Colorado
National Park
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
65.2 mi (~1 hr 18 min)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Westminster

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
144.4 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Mosca, Colorado
National Park & Preserve
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
151.4 mi (~3 hr 2 min)

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

La Junta, Colorado
National Historic Site
Scotts Bluff National Monument
154.6 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Gering, Nebraska
National Monument
Curecanti National Recreation Area
155.1 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Gunnison, Colorado
National Recreation Area
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
161.1 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Chivington, Colorado
National Historic Site
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
165.5 mi (~3 hr 19 min)

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Fort Laramie, Wyoming
National Historic Site
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
168.1 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Montrose, Colorado
National Park
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
190.7 mi (~3 hr 49 min)

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Harrison, Nebraska
National Monument
Amache National Historic Site
190.9 mi (~3 hr 49 min)

Amache National Historic Site

Granada, Colorado
National Historic Site
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
194.7 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Illinois
National Historic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Westminster

Colorado National Monument
202.4 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Colorado National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
210.8 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Dinosaur National Monument

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

Capulin Volcano National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Arches National Park
255.2 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Arches National Park

Utah
National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
257.8 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado
National Park
California National Historic Trail
260.3 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

California National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail
Aztec Ruins National Monument
262.2 mi (~5 hr 15 min)

Aztec Ruins National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Yucca House National Monument
266.2 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Yucca House National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Wind Cave National Park
271.5 mi (~5 hr 26 min)

Wind Cave National Park

South Dakota
National Park
Fort Union National Monument
271.5 mi (~5 hr 26 min)

Fort Union National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument
272.8 mi (~5 hr 27 min)

Hovenweep National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Pony Express National Historic Trail
275.8 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

Pony Express National Historic Trail

California
National Historic Trail

Planning Your Visit from Westminster

Westminster 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 50 miles—approximately 1 hr 0 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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