Parks Manager

National parks near Sweetwater County, Wyoming

The closest national park to Sweetwater County, Wyoming is Grand Teton National Park — about 169 mi (272 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 27 min of driving.

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

National parks near Sweetwater County

Parks ranked by distance from Sweetwater County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Grand Teton National Park169 mi (272 km)4 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Arches National Park200 mi (322 km)5 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Rocky Mountain National Park207 mi (333 km)5 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Yellowstone National Park218 mi (351 km)5 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park223 mi (360 km)5 hr 44 minBest as a weekend
Canyonlands National Park235 mi (379 km)6 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Capitol Reef National Park253 mi (408 km)6 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Mesa Verde National Park306 mi (493 km)7 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Bryce Canyon National Park316 mi (509 km)7 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Basin National Park319 mi (513 km)8 hrWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Sweetwater County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Sweetwater County?

Grand Teton National Park, about 169 mi (272 km) away and roughly 4 hr 27 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.