National parks near Maricopa County, Arizona
The closest national park to Maricopa County, Arizona is Saguaro National Park — about 96.2 mi (155 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Saguaro.
National parks near Maricopa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguaro National Park | 96.2 mi (155 km) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 163 mi (262 km) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 179 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 224 mi (360 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 269 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Zion National Park | 272 mi (438 km) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 285 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 326 mi (524 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park | 328 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Maricopa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Maricopa County?
Saguaro National Park, about 96.2 mi (155 km) away and roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Maricopa County in a day?
Saguaro National Park — all within about three hours' drive.