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
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches National Park | 173 mi (279 km) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Basin National Park | 191 mi (307 km) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Teton National Park | 217 mi (350 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 220 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 249 mi (401 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Zion National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 292 mi (470 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth 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.