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.
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.