National Parks Near Scottsdale, Arizona

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 71 national parks near Scottsdale. The closest park is just 41.2 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

71
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
41.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Scottsdale

⭐ Closest
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
41.2 mi (~49 min)

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Coolidge, Arizona
National Monument
Tonto National Monument
48 mi (~58 min)

Tonto National Monument

Roosevelt, Arizona
National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument
78.2 mi (~1 hr 34 min)

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Camp Verde, Arizona
National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument
88.6 mi (~1 hr 46 min)

Tuzigoot National Monument

Clarkdale, Arizona
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Scottsdale

Saguaro National Park
111.7 mi (~2 hr 14 min)

Saguaro National Park

Tucson, Arizona
National Park
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
114.4 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Ajo, Arizona
National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
118.2 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
131.8 mi (~2 hr 38 min)

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Tumacácori National Historical Park
142.5 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Tumacacori, Arizona
National Historical Park
Wupatki National Monument
145.7 mi (~2 hr 55 min)

Wupatki National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona
National Monument
Petrified Forest National Park
159.7 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest, Arizona
National Park
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
171.1 mi (~3 hr 25 min)

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Bowie, Arizona
National Historic Site
Grand Canyon National Park
173.5 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, Arizona
National Park
Coronado National Memorial
177.4 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Coronado National Memorial

Hereford, Arizona
National Memorial
Chiricahua National Monument
181.8 mi (~3 hr 38 min)

Chiricahua National Monument

Willcox, Arizona
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Scottsdale

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

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Arizona
National Historic Site
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
211.8 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
219.2 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Castle Mountains National Monument
219.2 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
224.7 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
226.8 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

California
National Park
El Morro National Monument
230.6 mi (~4 hr 37 min)

El Morro National Monument

New Mexico
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
233.8 mi (~4 hr 41 min)

Mojave National Preserve

California
National Preserve
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
234.6 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Navajo National Monument
235.9 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Navajo National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Pipe Spring National Monument
237.3 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Pipe Spring National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
239.1 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Scottsdale

Scottsdale 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 41.2 miles—approximately 49 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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