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 National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Pinnacles National Park.
Yosemite National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Death Valley National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Best time to visit Yosemite National Park. Getting to Yosemite National Park. Camping at Yosemite National Park. Permits for Yosemite National Park.
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.