National parks near Iron County, Utah: Zion National Park
The closest national park to Iron County, Utah is Zion National Park — about 28 mi (45 km) away, or roughly 1 hr of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park.
Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Great Basin National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Best time to visit Zion National Park. Getting to Zion National Park. Camping at Zion National Park. Permits for Zion National Park.
National parks near Iron County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 28 mi (45 km) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 47.9 mi (77.1 km) | 1 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 107 mi (173 km) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 112 mi (179 km) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 125 mi (201 km) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 173 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 232 mi (373 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Iron County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Iron County?
Zion National Park, about 28 mi (45 km) away and roughly 1 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Iron County in a day?
Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park — all within about three hours' drive.