Utah's 5 National Parks

    Southern Utah desert landscape of red rocks, hoodoos and rock arches includes Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Zion national parks.

    Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

    Arches National Park

    Marvel at more than 2,000 natural rock arches at this park just outside of Moab. Some can be spotted from the road, but the best require a scenic hike.

    Bryce Canyon

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Famous for its weird and wonderful hoodoos—bulbous rock pillars—this southwestern Utah park also offers hiking, horseback riding, camping, and stargazing.

    Island in the Sky District with the Green River

    Canyonlands National Park

    Canyonlands National Park is full of canyons, mesas, and buttes. But you won't find crowds here. It's Utah's least visited park even though it's the largest

    The Golden Throne in Capitol Reef National Park

    Capitol Reef National Park

    This national park preserves the 100-mile-long Waterpocket Fold (a “wrinkle” in the earth’s crust), a Mormon frontier settlement, and vast wilderness.

    Zion Subway Slot Canyon

    Zion National Park

    Cliffs, slot canyons, and dizzying views: This park has them all. Two classic Zion experiences: hiking Angels Landing and wading the Virgin River Narrows.