National parks near Lake County, California
The closest national park to Lake County, California is Lassen Volcanic National Park — about 124 mi (199 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 23 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Redwood National Park
Yosemite National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Crater Lake National Park
Best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park. Getting to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Camping at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Permits for Lassen Volcanic National Park.
National parks near Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 124 mi (199 km) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 174 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 188 mi (303 km) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 283 mi (455 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 374 mi (602 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lake County?
Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 124 mi (199 km) away and roughly 3 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.