National parks near Alameda County, California
The closest national park to Alameda County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 100 mi (161 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 49 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Pinnacles.
National parks near Alameda County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 100 mi (161 km) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 141 mi (227 km) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 196 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 200 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 211 mi (339 km) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 432 mi (696 km) | 10 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Alameda County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Alameda County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 100 mi (161 km) away and roughly 2 hr 49 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Alameda County in a day?
Pinnacles National Park — all within about three hours' drive.