National parks near Tucson

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 / vehicle28 mi · ~0.5 hr drive estimate
• 2 Petrified Forest · Arizona · 18+ trails · $25 / vehicle203 mi · ~4 hr drive estimate
• 3 Grand Canyon · Arizona · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle274 mi · ~5.5 hr drive estimate
• 4 White Sands · New Mexico · 6+ trails · $25 / vehicle282 mi · ~6 hr drive estimate
• 5 Joshua Tree · California · 190+ trails · $30 / vehicle308 mi · ~6.5 hr drive estimate
• 6 Guadalupe Mountains · Texas · 80+ trails · $25 / vehicle358 mi · ~7.5 hr drive estimate
• 7 Zion · Utah · 90+ trails · $35 / vehicle369 mi · ~7.5 hr drive estimate
• 8 Mesa Verde · Colorado · 80+ trails · $35 / vehicle370 mi · ~7.5 hr drive estimate
• 9 Carlsbad Caverns · New Mexico · 6+ trails · $15 / person375 mi · ~8 hr drive estimate
• 10 Bryce Canyon · Utah · 15+ trails · $35 / vehicle376 mi · ~8 hr drive estimate

Planning a trip from Tucson

By our rough distance-based estimate, Saguaro, Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon, White Sands 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.