National Parks Near Glendale, Arizona

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 71 national parks near Glendale. The closest park is just 53.2 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

71
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
53.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Glendale

⭐ Closest
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
53.2 mi (~1 hr 4 min)

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Coolidge, Arizona
National Monument
Tonto National Monument
62.2 mi (~1 hr 15 min)

Tonto National Monument

Roosevelt, Arizona
National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument
77.8 mi (~1 hr 33 min)

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Camp Verde, Arizona
National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument
85.8 mi (~1 hr 43 min)

Tuzigoot National Monument

Clarkdale, Arizona
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Glendale

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
110.9 mi (~2 hr 13 min)

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Ajo, Arizona
National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
119.2 mi (~2 hr 23 min)

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Saguaro National Park
123.7 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Saguaro National Park

Tucson, Arizona
National Park
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
132.3 mi (~2 hr 39 min)

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Wupatki National Monument
146.6 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Wupatki National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Tumacácori National Historical Park
151.4 mi (~3 hr 2 min)

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Tumacacori, Arizona
National Historical Park
Petrified Forest National Park
169.5 mi (~3 hr 23 min)

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest, Arizona
National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
170.1 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, Arizona
National Park
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
185.5 mi (~3 hr 43 min)

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Bowie, Arizona
National Historic Site
Coronado National Memorial
188.6 mi (~3 hr 46 min)

Coronado National Memorial

Hereford, Arizona
National Memorial
Chiricahua National Monument
196 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Chiricahua National Monument

Willcox, Arizona
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Glendale

Castle Mountains National Monument
205.3 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
207.8 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
211.5 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Arizona
National Historic Site
Joshua Tree National Park
211.6 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

California
National Park
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
215.8 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
219.4 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Mojave National Preserve

California
National Preserve
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
226.9 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Pipe Spring National Monument
231.8 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Pipe Spring National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
238 mi (~4 hr 46 min)

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Navajo National Monument
238.3 mi (~4 hr 46 min)

Navajo National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
241.8 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
El Morro National Monument
242.5 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

El Morro National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Glendale

Glendale is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is your closest option at just 53.2 miles—approximately 1 hr 4 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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