National parks near Merced County, California
The closest national park to Merced County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 62.1 mi (100 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Pinnacles and Yosemite.
National parks near Merced County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 62.1 mi (100 km) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 72.5 mi (117 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 113 mi (181 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 124 mi (200 km) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Channel Islands National Park | 235 mi (379 km) | 6 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 358 mi (577 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 364 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Merced County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Merced County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 62.1 mi (100 km) away and roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Merced County in a day?
Pinnacles National Park and Yosemite National Park — all within about three hours' drive.