National parks near Mendocino County, California
The closest national park to Mendocino County, California is Lassen Volcanic National Park — about 129 mi (208 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.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Redwood National Park
Yosemite National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Crater Lake National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park. Getting to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Camping at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Permits for Lassen Volcanic National Park.
National parks near Mendocino County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 129 mi (208 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 324 mi (522 km) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 426 mi (686 km) | 10 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 486 mi (783 km) | 11 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mendocino County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mendocino County?
Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 129 mi (208 km) away and roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mendocino County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.