National parks near Phoenix

Closest first

The list shows up to 10 closest parks within 500 miles; if none are within that range, it shows the 3 nearest overall. Distances are straight-line miles from the city center to approximate park coordinates. Drive times are rough estimates based on distance, not live routing; ferry, traffic, road closures, and seasonal access can change a trip. Confirm routes and current conditions with the National Park Service before you go. Open the app for parks near wherever you are right now.

• 1 Saguaro · Arizona · 165+ trails · $25 / vehicle123 mi · ~2.5 hr drive estimate
• 2 Petrified Forest · Arizona · 18+ trails · $25 / vehicle168 mi · ~3.5 hr drive estimate
• 3 Grand Canyon · Arizona · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle180 mi · ~4 hr drive estimate
• 4 Joshua Tree · California · 190+ trails · $30 / vehicle222 mi · ~4.5 hr drive estimate
• 5 Zion · Utah · 90+ trails · $35 / vehicle271 mi · ~5.5 hr drive estimate
• 6 Bryce Canyon · Utah · 15+ trails · $35 / vehicle285 mi · ~6 hr drive estimate
• 7 Capitol Reef · Utah · 14+ trails · $20 / vehicle325 mi · ~7 hr drive estimate
• 8 Mesa Verde · Colorado · 80+ trails · $35 / vehicle327 mi · ~7 hr drive estimate
• 9 Death Valley · California · 785+ trails · $30 / vehicle331 mi · ~7 hr drive estimate
• 10 White Sands · New Mexico · 6+ trails · $25 / vehicle345 mi · ~7 hr drive estimate

Planning a trip from Phoenix

By our rough distance-based estimate, Saguaro, Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, Zion, Bryce Canyon are within about six hours by road. Actual travel times vary; check a current route and reserve campsites or lodging ahead in peak season.

Each park page covers popular trails, camping, entrance fees, and the best time to visit. In ParkAtlas, the home screen shows unvisited parks within reach of your current location and lets you log the one you pick.