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