Closest first
Straight-line miles from the city center; drive times are rough estimates. Open the app for parks near wherever you are right now.
- 1 Kenai Fjords · Alaska · 12+ trails · Free90 mi · ~2 hr drive
- 2 Lake Clark · Alaska · backcountry · Free119 mi · flight or boat required
- 3 Denali · Alaska · 39+ trails · $15 / person147 mi · ~3 hr drive
- 4 Wrangell–St. Elias · Alaska · backcountry · Free230 mi · ~5 hr drive
- 5 Katmai · Alaska · 9+ trails · Free257 mi · flight or boat required
- 6 Gates of the Arctic · Alaska · backcountry · Free464 mi · flight or boat required
Planning a trip from Anchorage
Kenai Fjords, Denali, Wrangell–St. Elias are realistic for a long weekend. Leave early Friday, and reserve campsites or lodging ahead in peak season.
Each park page covers popular trails, camping, entrance fees, and the best time to visit. In ParkAtlas, the home screen shows unvisited parks within reach of your current location and lets you log the one you pick.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Anchorage?
Kenai Fjords National Park, about 90 miles away (~2 hr drive).
Which national parks near Anchorage work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Kenai Fjords, Denali, Wrangell–St. Elias.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of Anchorage?
6 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of Anchorage.