National parks near Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
The closest national park to Anchorage Municipality, Alaska is Kenai Fjords National Park — about 90.5 mi (146 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Kenai Fjords National Park.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Lake Clark National Park
Denali National Park
Katmai National Park
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park
Kluane National Park
Best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park. Getting to Kenai Fjords National Park. Camping at Kenai Fjords National Park.
National parks near Anchorage Municipality
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 90.5 mi (146 km) | 2 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lake Clark National Park | 120 mi (193 km) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Denali National Park | 147 mi (236 km) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Katmai National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kluane National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 483 mi (778 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kobuk Valley National Park | 505 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vuntut National Park | 573 mi (923 km) | 14 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Anchorage Municipality
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Anchorage Municipality?
Kenai Fjords National Park, about 90.5 mi (146 km) away and roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Anchorage Municipality in a day?
Kenai Fjords National Park — all within about three hours' drive.