National Parks Near Phoenix, Arizona

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 71 national parks near Phoenix. The closest park is just 44.2 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

71
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
44.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Phoenix

⭐ Closest
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
44.2 mi (~53 min)

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Coolidge, Arizona
National Monument
Tonto National Monument
57 mi (~1 hr 8 min)

Tonto National Monument

Roosevelt, Arizona
National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument
82.5 mi (~1 hr 39 min)

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Camp Verde, Arizona
National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument
91.6 mi (~1 hr 50 min)

Tuzigoot National Monument

Clarkdale, Arizona
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Phoenix

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
107.7 mi (~2 hr 9 min)

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Ajo, Arizona
National Monument
Saguaro National Park
114.8 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Saguaro National Park

Tucson, Arizona
National Park
Walnut Canyon National Monument
123.2 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
136.7 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Tumacácori National Historical Park
143 mi (~2 hr 52 min)

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Tumacacori, Arizona
National Historical Park
Wupatki National Monument
150.8 mi (~3 hr 1 min)

Wupatki National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Petrified Forest National Park
168.3 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest, Arizona
National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
176.3 mi (~3 hr 32 min)

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, Arizona
National Park
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
176.8 mi (~3 hr 32 min)

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Bowie, Arizona
National Historic Site
Coronado National Memorial
179.7 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

Coronado National Memorial

Hereford, Arizona
National Memorial
Chiricahua National Monument
187.3 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Chiricahua National Monument

Willcox, Arizona
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Phoenix

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
211.7 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Arizona
National Historic Site
Castle Mountains National Monument
214.2 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
216.6 mi (~4 hr 20 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Joshua Tree National Park
218.9 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

California
National Park
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
220.1 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
224 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
228.1 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Mojave National Preserve

California
National Preserve
Pipe Spring National Monument
238.9 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

Pipe Spring National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
El Morro National Monument
239.6 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

El Morro National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Navajo National Monument
241.8 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

Navajo National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
242.4 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
243.2 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Phoenix

Phoenix 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 44.2 miles—approximately 53 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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