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 Great Basin · Nevada · 58+ trails · Free177 mi · ~3.5 hr drive
- 2 Capitol Reef · Utah · 14+ trails · $20 / vehicle189 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 3 Arches · Utah · 12+ trails · $35 / vehicle189 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 4 Canyonlands · Utah · 20+ trails · $35 / vehicle205 mi · ~4.5 hr drive
- 5 Grand Teton · Wyoming · 200+ trails · $35 / vehicle218 mi · ~4.5 hr drive
- 6 Bryce Canyon · Utah · 15+ trails · $35 / vehicle221 mi · ~4.5 hr drive
- 7 Zion · Utah · 90+ trails · $35 / vehicle246 mi · ~5 hr drive
- 8 Yellowstone · Wyoming · 1000+ trails · $35 / vehicle261 mi · ~5.5 hr drive
- 9 Black Canyon of the Gunnison · Colorado · 8+ trails · $20 / vehicle268 mi · ~5.5 hr drive
- 10 Mesa Verde · Colorado · 80+ trails · $35 / vehicle307 mi · ~6.5 hr drive
Planning a trip from Salt Lake City
Great Basin, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone, Black Canyon of the Gunnison 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 Salt Lake City?
Great Basin National Park, about 177 miles away (~3.5 hr drive).
Which national parks near Salt Lake City work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Great Basin, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone, Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of Salt Lake City?
10 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of Salt Lake City.