National Parks Near Salt Lake City, Utah

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 81 national parks near Salt Lake City. The closest park is just 24.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

81
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
24.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Salt Lake City

⭐ Closest
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
24.1 mi (~29 min)

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

American Fork, Utah
National Monument
Golden Spike National Historical Park
67.9 mi (~1 hr 21 min)

Golden Spike National Historical Park

Promontory, Utah, Utah
National Historical Park
Fossil Butte National Monument
95.7 mi (~1 hr 55 min)

Fossil Butte National Monument

Kemmerer, Wyoming
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Salt Lake City

City Of Rocks National Reserve
130.7 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

City Of Rocks National Reserve

Almo, Idaho
National Reserve
Oregon National Historic Trail
144.5 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Oregon National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Idaho
National Historic Trail
Dinosaur National Monument
156.1 mi (~3 hr 7 min)

Dinosaur National Monument

Jensen, Colorado
National Monument
Pony Express National Historic Trail
169.8 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Pony Express National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, California
National Historic Trail
Capitol Reef National Park
174.7 mi (~3 hr 30 min)

Capitol Reef National Park

Torrey, Utah
National Park
Great Basin National Park
177.4 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Great Basin National Park

Baker, Nevada
National Park
Minidoka National Historic Site
179.7 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

Minidoka National Historic Site

Jerome, Idaho
National Historic Site
Arches National Park
186.6 mi (~3 hr 44 min)

Arches National Park

Moab, Utah
National Park
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
187.5 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

Arco, Idaho
National Monument & Preserve
California National Historic Trail
200 mi (~4 hr)

California National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, California
National Historic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Salt Lake City

Canyonlands National Park
204.2 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Canyonlands National Park

Utah
National Park
Colorado National Monument
206.7 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Colorado National Monument

Colorado
National Monument
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
210.8 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Idaho
National Monument
Grand Teton National Park
219.8 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming
National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
220.1 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Bryce Canyon National Park

Utah
National Park
Cedar Breaks National Monument
221.9 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Utah
National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument
240.4 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

Natural Bridges National Monument

Utah
National Monument
Zion National Park
246.9 mi (~4 hr 56 min)

Zion National Park

Utah
National Park
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
254.7 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Old Spanish National Historic Trail

Arizona
National Historic Trail
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
259.3 mi (~5 hr 11 min)

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Utah
National Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
265.2 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
268 mi (~5 hr 22 min)

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park

Colorado
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is your closest option at just 24.1 miles—approximately 29 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.

Guided Tours Near Salt Lake City

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