National parks near El Dorado County, California
The closest national park to El Dorado County, California is Yosemite National Park — about 90.7 mi (146 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 36 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Redwood National Park
Best time to visit Yosemite National Park. Getting to Yosemite National Park. Camping at Yosemite National Park. Permits for Yosemite National Park.
National parks near El Dorado County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 90.7 mi (146 km) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 158 mi (254 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 196 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 245 mi (394 km) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 278 mi (447 km) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 298 mi (479 km) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in El Dorado County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to El Dorado County?
Yosemite National Park, about 90.7 mi (146 km) away and roughly 2 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from El Dorado County in a day?
Yosemite National Park — all within about three hours' drive.