National parks near Randolph, Utah
Grand Teton National Park is the closest national park to Randolph, Utah — 149 mi (240 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 59 min behind the wheel.
Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Arches are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Randolph gates the entrance itself, but 8 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Randolph has a population of about 462.
National parks near Randolph
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park | 149 mi (240 km) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yellowstone National Park | 206 mi (331 km) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 223 mi (359 km) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 248 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 281 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 301 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Zion National Park | 318 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Randolph
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry | Park entry | Timed reservation |
| Grand Teton | Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Yellowstone | Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Arches | Arches National Park Canyoneering 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 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison | Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP Red Rock Canyon Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Bryce Canyon | Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Zion | Angels Landing: Fall (Hikes on September 1 – November 30) | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Randolph
Within reach of Randolph, 36 campgrounds across 10 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Grand Teton, 5 at Yellowstone, 5 at Great Basin, and 5 at Rocky Mountain, 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
Grand Teton National Park is generally best July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow, with late June and late September as the quieter shoulder either side.
High passes and trails hold snow from October into June, and some roads close entirely for the winter.
Afternoon thunderstorms build fast above treeline in summer. Start early and be off exposed ridges by early afternoon.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Randolph 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton → Yellowstone | 56.7 mi (91.2 km) | 1 hr 48 min |
| Arches → Capitol Reef | 92.7 mi (149 km) | 2 hr 39 min |
| Capitol Reef → Great Basin | 177 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min |
Planning a trip from Randolph
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.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Randolph?
Grand Teton National Park. It is about 149 mi (240 km) from Randolph, roughly 3 hr 59 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Randolph?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Randolph?
10 parks are within reach of Randolph, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Randolph?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 8 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permits, Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits, and Arches National Park Canyoneering Permits. Farther than a day trip, Rocky Mountain National Park still needs a timed-entry permit to drive in. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Randolph?
Recreation.gov lists 36 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Randolph. They are spread across 10 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Randolph?
For Grand Teton National Park, the closest one, generally July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow. Either side of that, late June and late September stays quieter.