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 Park.
Pinnacles National Park
Yosemite National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Redwood National Park
Best time to visit Pinnacles National Park. Getting to Pinnacles National Park. Camping at Pinnacles National Park.
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.