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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 parks near Apache County

Parks ranked by distance from Apache County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Petrified Forest National Park41.1 mi (66.2 km)1 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Mesa Verde National Park135 mi (217 km)3 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Grand Canyon National Park167 mi (269 km)4 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Canyonlands National Park201 mi (323 km)5 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Bryce Canyon National Park222 mi (358 km)5 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Capitol Reef National Park223 mi (359 km)5 hr 44 minBest as a weekend
Arches National Park231 mi (372 km)5 hr 55 minBest as a weekend
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park240 mi (385 km)6 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Saguaro National Park240 mi (386 km)6 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
White Sands National Park245 mi (395 km)6 hr 15 minWorth 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.