National Parks Near Las Vegas, Nevada

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 84 national parks near Las Vegas. The closest park is just 18.2 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

84
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
18.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Las Vegas

⭐ Closest
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
18.2 mi (~22 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Las Vegas, Nevada
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
46.5 mi (~56 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Boulder City, Arizona
National Recreation Area
Castle Mountains National Monument
60.7 mi (~1 hr 13 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

Barstow, California
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
75.2 mi (~1 hr 30 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
83.7 mi (~1 hr 40 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Saint George, Arizona
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Las Vegas

Death Valley National Park
113.2 mi (~2 hr 16 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Zion National Park
140.6 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Zion National Park

Springdale, Utah
National Park
Pipe Spring National Monument
141.6 mi (~2 hr 50 min)

Pipe Spring National Monument

Fredonia, Arizona
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
160.8 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Cedar Breaks National Monument
162.3 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Brian Head, Utah
National Monument
Grand Canyon National Park
168.9 mi (~3 hr 23 min)

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, Arizona
National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site
171.9 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
179.1 mi (~3 hr 35 min)

Old Spanish National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Bryce Canyon National Park
190.4 mi (~3 hr 48 min)

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce, Utah
National Park
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
195.3 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
197.7 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Great Basin National Park
197.8 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Great Basin National Park

Baker, Nevada
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Las Vegas

César E. Chávez National Monument
202.7 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

California
National Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
209.6 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
210.8 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Wupatki National Monument
213.9 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Wupatki National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
215.6 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument
215.6 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
239.8 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Utah
National Monument
Devils Postpile National Monument
239.9 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
250.2 mi (~5 hr)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
Navajo National Monument
257.9 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Navajo National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Capitol Reef National Park
259.1 mi (~5 hr 11 min)

Capitol Reef National Park

Utah
National Park
Cabrillo National Monument
269.7 mi (~5 hr 24 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

California
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Las Vegas

Las Vegas 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. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is your closest option at just 18.2 miles—approximately 22 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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