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 Park.
Pinnacles National Park
Yosemite National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Channel Islands 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 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.