National parks near Gila County, Arizona
The closest national park to Gila County, Arizona is Petrified Forest National Park — about 102 mi (164 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 51 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Petrified Forest.
National parks near Gila County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrified Forest National Park | 102 mi (164 km) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Saguaro National Park | 110 mi (177 km) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Zion National Park | 266 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 267 mi (429 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 302 mi (486 km) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 308 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gila County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gila County?
Petrified Forest National Park, about 102 mi (164 km) away and roughly 2 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gila County in a day?
Petrified Forest National Park — all within about three hours' drive.