National parks near Los Angeles County, California
The closest national park to Los Angeles County, California is Channel Islands National Park — about 70 mi (113 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 6 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Channel Islands National Park.
Channel Islands National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Death Valley National Park
Sequoia National Park
Constitución 1857 National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Best time to visit Channel Islands National Park. Getting to Channel Islands National Park. Camping at Channel Islands National Park.
National parks near Los Angeles County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands National Park | 70 mi (113 km) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 133 mi (214 km) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 170 mi (274 km) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 187 mi (301 km) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 274 mi (442 km) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Zion National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Los Angeles County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Los Angeles County?
Channel Islands National Park, about 70 mi (113 km) away and roughly 2 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Los Angeles County in a day?
Channel Islands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.