National parks near Mariposa County, California
The closest national park to Mariposa County, California is Yosemite National Park — about 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Pinnacles.
National parks near Mariposa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 27.7 mi (44.6 km) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 84.1 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 101 mi (163 km) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 103 mi (166 km) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 191 mi (308 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 221 mi (356 km) | 5 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Channel Islands National Park | 247 mi (397 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 343 mi (551 km) | 8 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mariposa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mariposa County?
Yosemite National Park, about 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mariposa County in a day?
Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Pinnacles National Park — all within about three hours' drive.