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, Kings Canyon, and Channel Islands.
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
- Bakersfield
- Delano
- Oildale
- Ridgecrest
- Wasco
- Arvin
- Shafter
- Rosamond
- Lamont
- Rosedale
- McFarland
- California City
- Tehachapi
- Taft
- Golden Hills
- Alta Sierra
- Greenacres
- Bear Valley Springs
- Ford City
- Mojave
- Greenfield
- Lake Isabella
- Frazier Park
- Weedpatch
- Weldon
- Stallion Springs
- Lost Hills
- Pine Mountain Club
- Boron
- Wofford Heights
- South Taft
- Edwards Air Force Base
- Bodfish
- Taft Heights
- China Lake Acres
- Buttonwillow
- Lebec
- Kernville
- Maricopa
- Inyokern
- North Edwards
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.