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 Death Valley · California · 785+ trails · $30 / vehicle94 mi · ~2 hr drive
- 2 Zion · Utah · 90+ trails · $35 / vehicle142 mi · ~3 hr drive
- 3 Joshua Tree · California · 190+ trails · $30 / vehicle164 mi · ~3.5 hr drive
- 4 Grand Canyon · Arizona · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle168 mi · ~3.5 hr drive
- 5 Bryce Canyon · Utah · 15+ trails · $35 / vehicle190 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 6 Kings Canyon · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle196 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 7 Sequoia · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle198 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 8 Great Basin · Nevada · 58+ trails · Free200 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 9 Capitol Reef · Utah · 14+ trails · $20 / vehicle257 mi · ~5.5 hr drive
- 10 Yosemite · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle270 mi · ~5.5 hr drive
Planning a trip from Las Vegas
Death Valley, Zion, Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Great Basin, Capitol Reef, Yosemite 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 Las Vegas?
Death Valley National Park, about 94 miles away (~2 hr drive).
Which national parks near Las Vegas work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Death Valley, Zion, Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Great Basin, Capitol Reef, Yosemite.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of Las Vegas?
10 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of Las Vegas.