National parks near Contra Costa County, California
The closest national park to Contra Costa County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 112 mi (180 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Contra Costa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 136 mi (219 km) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 201 mi (324 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 214 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 345 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 425 mi (683 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Contra Costa County
- Concord
- Antioch
- Richmond
- San Ramon
- Pittsburg
- Walnut Creek
- Brentwood
- Danville
- Oakley
- Martinez
- Pleasant Hill
- San Pablo
- Lafayette
- Hercules
- El Cerrito
- Bay Point
- Orinda
- Pinole
- Moraga
- Alamo
- Discovery Bay
- El Sobrante
- Clayton
- Blackhawk
- Rodeo
- Contra Costa Centre
- Waldon
- Saranap
- Tara Hills
- Kensington
- Vine Hill
- North Richmond
- Pacheco
- East Richmond Heights
- Crockett
- Rollingwood
- Montalvin
- Mountain View
- Bethel Island
- Bayview
- Knightsen
- Byron
- Diablo
- Acalanes Ridge
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Contra Costa County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 112 mi (180 km) away and roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Contra Costa County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.