National parks near Wayne County, Utah
Wayne County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Loa — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Wayne County, Utah is Capitol Reef National Park — about 29.2 mi (47 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Canyonlands.
National parks near Wayne County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef National Park | 29.2 mi (47 km) | 1 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 64.5 mi (104 km) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Canyonlands National Park | 93.9 mi (151 km) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Zion National Park | 108 mi (174 km) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 114 mi (183 km) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Basin National Park | 149 mi (239 km) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 165 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 212 mi (342 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wayne County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wayne County?
Capitol Reef National Park, about 29.2 mi (47 km) away and roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wayne County in a day?
Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Canyonlands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.