Parks Manager

National parks near Wasatch County, Utah

The closest national park to Wasatch County, Utah is Capitol Reef National Park — about 160 mi (257 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 14 min of driving.

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

National parks near Wasatch County

Parks ranked by distance from Wasatch County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Capitol Reef National Park160 mi (257 km)4 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Arches National Park160 mi (258 km)4 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Canyonlands National Park178 mi (287 km)4 hr 40 minBest as a weekend
Great Basin National Park185 mi (298 km)4 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Bryce Canyon National Park207 mi (333 km)5 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Grand Teton National Park230 mi (370 km)5 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Zion National Park238 mi (383 km)6 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park239 mi (384 km)6 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Mesa Verde National Park279 mi (449 km)7 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Yellowstone National Park287 mi (462 km)7 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Wasatch County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Wasatch County?

Capitol Reef National Park, about 160 mi (257 km) away and roughly 4 hr 14 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.