National parks near Uintah County, Utah
Uintah County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Vernal — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Uintah County, Utah is Arches National Park — about 122 mi (196 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 20 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Uintah County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches National Park | 122 mi (196 km) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 156 mi (252 km) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 163 mi (262 km) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 204 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Teton National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 243 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 283 mi (455 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Uintah County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Uintah County?
Arches National Park, about 122 mi (196 km) away and roughly 3 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Uintah County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.