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 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.