National parks near Fresno County, California
The closest national park to Fresno County, California is Kings Canyon National Park — about 60.8 mi (97.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 53 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Pinnacles National Park, and Yosemite National Park.
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Yosemite National Park
Death Valley National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Best time to visit Kings Canyon National Park. Getting to Kings Canyon National Park. Camping at Kings Canyon National Park. Permits for Kings Canyon National Park.
National parks near Fresno County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 60.8 mi (97.8 km) | 1 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 66.3 mi (107 km) | 2 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 79.2 mi (128 km) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 80.3 mi (129 km) | 2 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 167 mi (269 km) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Channel Islands National Park | 188 mi (303 km) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 277 mi (446 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 297 mi (479 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Zion National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fresno County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fresno County?
Kings Canyon National Park, about 60.8 mi (97.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fresno County in a day?
Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Pinnacles National Park, and Yosemite National Park — all within about three hours' drive.