National parks near Salt Lake County, Utah
The closest national park to Salt Lake County, Utah is Great Basin National Park — about 171 mi (276 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 30 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Salt Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Basin National Park | 171 mi (276 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 185 mi (298 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 213 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Teton National Park | 226 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Zion National Park | 240 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 266 mi (428 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 303 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Salt Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Salt Lake County?
Great Basin National Park, about 171 mi (276 km) away and roughly 4 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Salt Lake County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.