National Parks in Utah
Utah has 5 national parks: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
Arches
Utah
More than 2,000 natural stone arches in red desert rock.
$30 per car
Bryce Canyon
Utah
High-elevation amphitheaters packed with orange hoodoos and very dark night skies
$35 per car
Canyonlands
Utah
Deep canyons carved by the Colorado and Green rivers, split into four wild districts.
$30 per car
Capitol Reef
Utah
A 100-mile wrinkle in the earth with cliffs, petroglyphs and historic Fruita orchards
$20 per car
Zion
Utah
Towering sandstone walls, river hikes and a famous chain-assisted summit.
$35 per car
Compare the parks
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arches | $30 per car | Not required | March to May and September to October. Summer days often top 100°F. | 1 to 2 days; pair it with nearby Canyonlands. |
| Bryce Canyon | $35 per car | Not required | May, June, September and early October bring mild days and open facilities, while winter offers snow-dusted hoodoos and few crowds. | One full day covers the highlights; two days lets you add a longer hike and stargazing. |
| Canyonlands | $30 per car | Not required | April to May and September to October bring mild temperatures and clear skies, while summer often tops 100 degrees. | Plan one full day for Island in the Sky and a second day for the Needles. |
| Capitol Reef | $20 per car | Not required | April to May and September to October bring mild temperatures, and early fall adds apple harvest and changing cottonwoods. | One day covers Fruita and the Scenic Drive; two to three days lets you explore backroads and longer hikes. |
| Zion | $35 per car | Not required | April to May and September to November. Summer is hot, with flash-flood season from July to September. Winter is quiet and sometimes snowy. | 2 to 3 days. |
Planning guides
- Best Time to Visit Zion National ParkWhen to visit Zion month by month: spring and fall weather, summer heat, monsoon flash floods, Narrows closures, shuttle season dates and quiet winter days.
- Angels Landing Permit Guide (2026)How the 2026 Angels Landing permit lottery works: seasonal and day-before dates, fees, group size, what the permit covers and where to hike without one.
Nearby parks in other states
- Grand Canyon National ParkArizona · about 90 miles as the crow flies
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkColorado · about 103 miles as the crow flies
- Mesa Verde National ParkColorado · about 114 miles as the crow flies
- Great Basin National ParkNevada · about 134 miles as the crow flies
- Death Valley National ParkCalifornia, Nevada · about 220 miles as the crow flies
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