National parks near Kern County, California
The closest national park to Kern County, California is Sequoia National Park — about 78.7 mi (127 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Channel Islands National Park.
Sequoia National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Death Valley National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Yosemite National Park
Best time to visit Sequoia National Park. Getting to Sequoia National Park. Camping at Sequoia National Park. Permits for Sequoia National Park. Timed entry and tours at Sequoia National Park.
National parks near Kern County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 78.7 mi (127 km) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 98.4 mi (158 km) | 2 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 99.5 mi (160 km) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 131 mi (212 km) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 146 mi (235 km) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 175 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 204 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 285 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Zion National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 355 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kern County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kern County?
Sequoia National Park, about 78.7 mi (127 km) away and roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kern County in a day?
Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Channel Islands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.