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.
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.