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.
Grand Teton National Park
Arches National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Best time to visit Grand Teton National Park. Getting to Grand Teton National Park. Camping at Grand Teton National Park. Permits for Grand Teton National Park.
National parks near Sweetwater County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 207 mi (333 km) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yellowstone National Park | 218 mi (351 km) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 223 mi (360 km) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 235 mi (379 km) | 6 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 253 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 306 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 316 mi (509 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth 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.