National parks near San Juan County, Utah
The closest national park to San Juan County, Utah is Canyonlands National Park — about 43.3 mi (69.7 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 27 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Canyonlands National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Arches National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park.
Canyonlands National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Arches National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Best time to visit Canyonlands National Park. Getting to Canyonlands National Park. Camping at Canyonlands National Park. Permits for Canyonlands National Park.
National parks near San Juan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyonlands National Park | 43.3 mi (69.7 km) | 1 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 63.4 mi (102 km) | 1 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arches National Park | 67.3 mi (108 km) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 101 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 110 mi (178 km) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 151 mi (243 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 189 mi (304 km) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 195 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Zion National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
Towns and cities in San Juan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Juan County?
Canyonlands National Park, about 43.3 mi (69.7 km) away and roughly 1 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from San Juan County in a day?
Canyonlands National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Arches National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park — all within about three hours' drive.