National parks near Beaver Dam, Arizona
Zion National Park is the closest national park to Beaver Dam, Arizona — 56 mi (90.1 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 47 min behind the wheel.
Zion and Bryce Canyon make a full day trip — leave early. Grand Canyon, Great Basin, Death Valley, and Capitol Reef are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Beaver Dam gates the entrance itself, but 9 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Beaver Dam has a population of about 1,962.
National parks near Beaver Dam
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 56 mi (90.1 km) | 1 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 107 mi (172 km) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 116 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Basin National Park | 145 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 167 mi (268 km) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 176 mi (283 km) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 242 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Beaver Dam
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | Tuweep Area Day Use Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Zion | Angels Landing: Fall (Hikes on September 1 – November 30) | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Bryce Canyon | Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Death Valley | Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Capitol Reef | Backcountry camping permit | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Canyonlands | Canyonlands National Park Day Use Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Joshua Tree | Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Sequoia | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Kings Canyon | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Beaver Dam
Within reach of Beaver Dam, 44 campgrounds across 10 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Joshua Tree, 9 at Kings Canyon, 7 at Sequoia, and 5 at Great Basin, plus 6 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Zion National Park is generally best March through May, then October through November, with February and early December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Summer highs regularly clear 100 °F / 38 °C. Winter is pleasant by day but nights drop below freezing at elevation.
Summer heat is the real hazard, not the crowds. Hike at dawn, skip exposed trails after mid-morning, and never rely on finding water.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Beaver Dam are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Zion → Bryce Canyon | 51.2 mi (82.5 km) | 1 hr 40 min |
| Zion → Grand Canyon | 100 mi (161 km) | 2 hr 49 min |
| Bryce Canyon → Grand Canyon | 105 mi (169 km) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Zion → Great Basin | 134 mi (216 km) | 3 hr 38 min |
Planning a trip from Beaver Dam
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Beaver Dam?
Zion National Park. It is about 56 mi (90.1 km) from Beaver Dam, roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Beaver Dam?
Yes — Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Beaver Dam?
10 parks are within reach of Beaver Dam, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Beaver Dam?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 9 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Angels Landing: Fall (Hikes on September 1 – November 30) at Zion, Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits, and Tuweep Area Day Use Tickets at Grand Canyon. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Beaver Dam?
Recreation.gov lists 44 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Beaver Dam. They are spread across 10 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Beaver Dam?
For Zion National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then October through November. Either side of that, February and early December stays quieter.