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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

Parks ranked by distance from Alameda County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Pinnacles National Park100 mi (161 km)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Yosemite National Park141 mi (227 km)3 hr 47 minBest as a weekend
Lassen Volcanic National Park196 mi (315 km)5 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Kings Canyon National Park200 mi (321 km)5 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Sequoia National Park211 mi (339 km)5 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Redwood National Park268 mi (431 km)6 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Channel Islands National Park297 mi (478 km)7 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Death Valley National Park309 mi (498 km)7 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Crater Lake National Park361 mi (581 km)9 hrWorth a longer road trip
Great Basin National Park432 mi (696 km)10 hr 41 minWorth 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.