National parks5
Visits in 2025 (all parks)10,648,165
No entrance fee0
OldestZion (1919)
Utah has 5 national parks. Together they recorded 10,648,165 recreation visits in 2025.
The parks
| Park | Established | Area (acres) | Visits in 2025 | Entrance fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion | 1919 | 147,243 | 4,984,525 | $35 per vehicle |
| Bryce Canyon | 1928 | 35,835 | 1,967,367 | $35 per vehicle |
| Arches | 1971 | 76,679 | 1,511,740 | $30 per vehicle |
| Capitol Reef | 1971 | 241,904 | 1,388,476 | $20 per vehicle |
| Canyonlands | 1964 | 337,598 | 796,057 | $30 per vehicle |
At a glance
- Busiest: Zion, with 4,984,525 visits in 2025.
- Quietest: Canyonlands, with 796,057.
- Largest: Canyonlands, at 337,598 acres.
- Oldest: Zion, a national park since 1919.
- $100 nonresident fee: Zion, Bryce Canyon (non-U.S. residents only).
Driving between the parks
Drive times and road miles between the closest visitor centers of each pair (OSRM estimates on OpenStreetMap roads), with straight-line miles for comparison.
| From | To | Drive | Straight line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches | Canyonlands | 20 min (9 mi) | 38 mi |
| Zion | Bryce Canyon | 2 h 5 min (109 mi) | 51 mi |
| Capitol Reef | Canyonlands | 3 h (149 mi) | 67 mi |
| Bryce Canyon | Capitol Reef | 3 h 5 min (123 mi) | 70 mi |
| Arches | Capitol Reef | 2 h 50 min (142 mi) | 93 mi |
| Zion | Capitol Reef | 3 h 45 min (182 mi) | 120 mi |
| Bryce Canyon | Canyonlands | 5 h 10 min (279 mi) | 130 mi |
| Bryce Canyon | Arches | 5 h (272 mi) | 161 mi |
| Zion | Canyonlands | 5 h 10 min (310 mi) | 181 mi |
| Zion | Arches | 5 h (302 mi) | 212 mi |
Link them into one trip with the road trip planner.
Is the annual pass worth it here?
Driving into all 5 fee-charging parks in Utah once would cost $150 in vehicle entrance fees. The $80 America the Beautiful pass for U.S. residents would save $70. Run your own numbers in the pass calculator.
Other National Park Service sites in Utah (12)
Beyond its national parks, Utah has these Park Service sites:
- California National Historic Trail: no entrance fee
- Cedar Breaks National Monument: $25 per vehicle
- Dinosaur National Monument: $25 per vehicle
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: $30 per vehicle
- Golden Spike National Historical Park: $20 per vehicle
- Hovenweep National Monument: $20 per vehicle
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail: no entrance fee
- Natural Bridges National Monument: $20 per vehicle
- Old Spanish National Historic Trail: no entrance fee
- Pony Express National Historic Trail: no entrance fee
- Rainbow Bridge National Monument: no entrance fee
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument: no entrance fee
Sources
- Wikipedia: List of national parks of the United States (area from NPS land resource data, 2025 recreation visits from NPS visitor statistics)
- National Park Service: Entrance Fees by Park
Sources last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are in Utah?
5: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Zion.
What is the most visited national park in Utah?
Zion, with 4,984,525 recreation visits in 2025.
Which is the oldest national park in Utah?
Zion, established November 19, 1919.