National parks near Kings County, California
The closest national park to Kings County, California is Sequoia National Park — about 65 mi (105 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 59 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Pinnacles National Park.
Sequoia National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Yosemite National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Death Valley 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 Kings County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 65 mi (105 km) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 70 mi (113 km) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 81.4 mi (131 km) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 113 mi (181 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Channel Islands National Park | 155 mi (250 km) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 162 mi (261 km) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 275 mi (443 km) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kings County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kings County?
Sequoia National Park, about 65 mi (105 km) away and roughly 1 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kings County in a day?
Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Pinnacles National Park — all within about three hours' drive.