National parks near Apache County, Arizona
The closest national park to Apache County, Arizona is Petrified Forest National Park — about 41.1 mi (66.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Petrified Forest National Park.
Petrified Forest National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park. Getting to Petrified Forest National Park. Permits for Petrified Forest National Park.
National parks near Apache County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrified Forest National Park | 41.1 mi (66.2 km) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 135 mi (217 km) | 3 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 167 mi (269 km) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 201 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 223 mi (359 km) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Chiricahua National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 240 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Saguaro National Park | 240 mi (386 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Apache County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Apache County?
Petrified Forest National Park, about 41.1 mi (66.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Apache County in a day?
Petrified Forest National Park — all within about three hours' drive.