National parks near Marin County, California
Marin County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Novato — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Marin County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 129 mi (207 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Marin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 129 mi (207 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 164 mi (264 km) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 183 mi (294 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 240 mi (386 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 242 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 325 mi (524 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 338 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 343 mi (553 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marin County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 129 mi (207 km) away and roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.