National parks near Salt Lake City

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 Great Basin · Nevada · 58+ trails · Free177 mi · ~3.5 hr drive estimate
• 2 Capitol Reef · Utah · 14+ trails · $20 / vehicle189 mi · ~4 hr drive estimate
• 3 Arches · Utah · 12+ trails · $35 / vehicle189 mi · ~4 hr drive estimate
• 4 Canyonlands · Utah · 20+ trails · $35 / vehicle205 mi · ~4.5 hr drive estimate
• 5 Grand Teton · Wyoming · 200+ trails · $35 / vehicle218 mi · ~4.5 hr drive estimate
• 6 Bryce Canyon · Utah · 15+ trails · $35 / vehicle221 mi · ~4.5 hr drive estimate
• 7 Zion · Utah · 90+ trails · $35 / vehicle246 mi · ~5 hr drive estimate
• 8 Yellowstone · Wyoming · 1000+ trails · $35 / vehicle261 mi · ~5.5 hr drive estimate
• 9 Black Canyon of the Gunnison · Colorado · 8+ trails · $20 / vehicle268 mi · ~5.5 hr drive estimate
• 10 Mesa Verde · Colorado · 80+ trails · $35 / vehicle307 mi · ~6.5 hr drive estimate

Planning a trip from Salt Lake City

By our rough distance-based estimate, Great Basin, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone, Black Canyon of the Gunnison 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.