National parks near Inyo County, California
The closest national park to Inyo County, California is Kings Canyon National Park — about 34.2 mi (55.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Death Valley National Park.
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Yosemite National Park
Death Valley National Park
Pinnacles 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 Inyo County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 34.2 mi (55.1 km) | 1 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 49 mi (78.9 km) | 1 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 88.1 mi (142 km) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 99.5 mi (160 km) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Channel Islands National Park | 227 mi (365 km) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Basin National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 266 mi (428 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Zion National Park | 285 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 291 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Inyo County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Inyo County?
Kings Canyon National Park, about 34.2 mi (55.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Inyo County in a day?
Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Death Valley National Park — all within about three hours' drive.