National Parks Near Gilbert, Arizona

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 71 national parks near Gilbert. The closest park is just 28.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

71
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
28.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Gilbert

⭐ Closest
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
28.7 mi (~34 min)

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Coolidge, Arizona
National Monument
Tonto National Monument
44 mi (~53 min)

Tonto National Monument

Roosevelt, Arizona
National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument
87.7 mi (~1 hr 45 min)

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Camp Verde, Arizona
National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument
99.1 mi (~1 hr 59 min)

Tuzigoot National Monument

Clarkdale, Arizona
National Monument
Saguaro National Park
99.2 mi (~1 hr 59 min)

Saguaro National Park

Tucson, Arizona
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Gilbert

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
110.2 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Ajo, Arizona
National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
126.5 mi (~2 hr 32 min)

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Tumacácori National Historical Park
130.6 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Tumacacori, Arizona
National Historical Park
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
140.4 mi (~2 hr 48 min)

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Wupatki National Monument
154 mi (~3 hr 5 min)

Wupatki National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
159.3 mi (~3 hr 11 min)

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Bowie, Arizona
National Historic Site
Petrified Forest National Park
160.6 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest, Arizona
National Park
Coronado National Memorial
164.8 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

Coronado National Memorial

Hereford, Arizona
National Memorial
Chiricahua National Monument
169.8 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Chiricahua National Monument

Willcox, Arizona
National Monument
Grand Canyon National Park
183.9 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, Arizona
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Gilbert

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
203.4 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
206.3 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Arizona
National Historic Site
El Morro National Monument
228.6 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

El Morro National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Castle Mountains National Monument
231.3 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
231.8 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Joshua Tree National Park
236.2 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

California
National Park
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
236.9 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
237.7 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
El Malpais National Monument
241.4 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

El Malpais National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Navajo National Monument
242.8 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Navajo National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
245.6 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Mojave National Preserve

California
National Preserve
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
248.2 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Gilbert

Gilbert is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 5 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is your closest option at just 28.7 miles—approximately 34 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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