National parks near Emery County, Utah
The closest national park to Emery County, Utah is Capitol Reef National Park — about 71 mi (114 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 8 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park.
Capitol Reef National Park
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion National Park
Great Basin National Park
Best time to visit Capitol Reef National Park. Getting to Capitol Reef National Park. Camping at Capitol Reef National Park. Permits for Capitol Reef National Park.
National parks near Emery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef National Park | 71 mi (114 km) | 2 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arches National Park | 87.3 mi (140 km) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 92.5 mi (149 km) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 130 mi (209 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Zion National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Basin National Park | 176 mi (283 km) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 295 mi (474 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Emery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Emery County?
Capitol Reef National Park, about 71 mi (114 km) away and roughly 2 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Emery County in a day?
Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.