National parks near Monterey County, California
The closest national park to Monterey County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 29.1 mi (46.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Pinnacles.
National parks near Monterey County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 29.1 mi (46.8 km) | 1 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 145 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 170 mi (273 km) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Channel Islands National Park | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 269 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 347 mi (559 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 434 mi (698 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monterey County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monterey County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 29.1 mi (46.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monterey County in a day?
Pinnacles National Park — all within about three hours' drive.