Parks Manager

National parks near Summit County, Utah

The closest national park to Summit County, Utah is Arches National Park — about 173 mi (279 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 33 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Summit County

Parks ranked by distance from Summit County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Arches National Park173 mi (279 km)4 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Capitol Reef National Park174 mi (280 km)4 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Great Basin National Park191 mi (307 km)4 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Canyonlands National Park192 mi (309 km)5 hrBest as a weekend
Grand Teton National Park217 mi (350 km)5 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Bryce Canyon National Park220 mi (353 km)5 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park249 mi (401 km)6 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Zion National Park250 mi (402 km)6 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Yellowstone National Park274 mi (441 km)6 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Mesa Verde National Park292 mi (470 km)7 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Summit County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Summit County?

Arches National Park, about 173 mi (279 km) away and roughly 4 hr 33 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Summit County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.