# National Parks Near Las Vegas | Day Trips & Tours

## About

Las Vegas is the gateway to some of America's most iconic national parks — the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree are all within a day's drive. No city on Earth offers this level of access to protected wilderness.

- **Part of:** Activities > Public Places > Parks

## Places

- [2 Day Zion & Bryce in depth National Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/2-day-zion-and-bryce-in-depth-national-tour-camp-or-lodge-options)
- [3-Day National Parks Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/3-day-national-parks-tour-from-las-vegas-grand-canyon-zion-and-bryce-canyon)
- [Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/ash-meadows-national-wildlife-refuge)
- [Ash Springs Wildlife Area](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/ash-springs-wildlife-area)
- [Baker Archaeological Viewing Site](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/baker-archaeological-viewing-site)
- [Barnes Canyon Trailhead](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/barnes-canyon-trailhead)
- [Big Dune](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/big-dune)
- [Big Rocks North](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/big-rocks-north)
- [Blue Mass Scenic Area](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/blue-mass-scenic-area)
- [Bryce Canyon](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/bryce-canyon)
- [Bryce & Zion National Parks Small-Group Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/bryce-canyon-and-zion-national-parks-small-group-tour-from-las-vegas)
- [Cedar Breaks National Monument](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/cedar-breaks-national-monument)
- [Chief Mountain South](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/chief-mountain-south)
- [Chief Mountain West](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/chief-mountain-west)
- [Death Valley National Park](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/death-valley-national-park)
- [Death Valley National Park Day Trip](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/small-group-death-valley-national-park-day-trip-from-las-vegas)
- [Desert National Wildlife Refuge](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/desert-national-wildlife-refuge)
- [Dispersed-Jean/Roach Dry Lakes](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/dispersed-jean-roach-dry-lakes)
- [Dispersed-Nellis Dunes](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/dispersed-nellis-dunes)
- [Gold Butte National Monument](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/gold-butte-national-monument)
- [Goshute Canyon and Goshute Cave](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/goshute-canyon-and-goshute-cave)
- [Grand Canyon National Park](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/grand-canyon-national-park)
- [Grand Canyon Skywalk](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/grand-canyon-skywalk)
- [Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip from Las Vegas](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/grand-canyon-south-rim-day-trip-from-las-vegas-2)
- [Great Basin](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/great-basin)
- [Lake Mead National Recreation Area](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/lake-mead-national-recreation-area)
- [Mathews Canyon Dam](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/mathews-canyon-dam)
- [Meadow Valley Campground](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/meadow-valley-campground)
- [Mt. Irish Archeological Site](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/mt-irish-archeological-site)
- [Oak Springs Trilobite Site](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/oak-springs-trilobite-site)
- [Panaca Charcoal Kilns](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/panaca-charcoal-kilns)
- [Patterson Pass](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/patterson-pass)
- [Pine Canyon Dam](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/pine-canyon-dam)
- [Private 3-Day National Parks Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/private-3-day-tour-grand-canyon-zion-bryce-monument-valley-and-antelope-canyon)
- [Private GC South Rim Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/private-grand-canyon-national-park-south-rim-tour-from-las-vegas)
- [Red Spring Picnic Area](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/red-spring-picnic-area)
- [River Moutains Loop Trail](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/river-moutains-loop-trail)
- [Sacramento Pass Recreation Area](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/sacramento-pass-recreation-area)
- [Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/sloan-canyon-national-conservation-area)
- [Sloan Canyon Petroglyphs](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/sloan-canyon-petroglyphs)
- [Stampede](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/stampede)
- [The Lodge](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/the-lodge)
- [Tule Springs Fossil Beds](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/tule-springs-fossil-beds)
- [Walking Box Ranch](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/walking-box-ranch)
- [Western National Parks 7 Day Explorer Lodging](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/western-national-parks-7-day-explorer-lodging)
- [White River Narrows](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/white-river-narrows)
- [Wine Tasting in Death Valley Sightsee & Stargaze Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/vip-wine-tasting-with-death-valley-sightseeing-and-stargazing-photography-tour)
- [Zion & Bryce National Park Day Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/zion-and-bryce-canyon-national-park-day-tour-from-las-vegas)
- [Zion & Bryce National Parks Small Group Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/zion-and-bryce-canyon-national-parks-small-group-tours-from-las-vegas)
- [Zion National Park](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/zion-national-park)
- [Zion VIP Guided Photography & Walking Tour](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/vip-guided-photography-and-walking-tour-of-zion-national-park)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which national parks are near Las Vegas?

National parks and monuments within a day's drive of Las Vegas: Grand Canyon South Rim (4.5 hrs), Zion National Park (2.5 hrs), Bryce Canyon (3 hrs), Death Valley (2 hrs), Valley of Fire State Park (50 min), Lake Mead NRA (30 min), Red Rock Canyon NCA (25 min), and Joshua Tree (3 hrs). Guided tours depart daily from the Strip for most destinations.

### What is the closest national park to Las Vegas?

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is the closest at just 30 minutes from the Strip. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is 25 minutes west. Valley of Fire State Park (Nevada state park, not national) is 50 minutes. For iconic national parks, Zion is the closest at about 2.5 hours northeast.

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