National parks near Nevada County, California
The closest national park to Nevada County, California is Lassen Volcanic National Park — about 95.3 mi (153 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 42 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Yosemite National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Redwood National Park
Sequoia National Park
Best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park. Getting to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Camping at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Permits for Lassen Volcanic National Park.
National parks near Nevada County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 95.3 mi (153 km) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 116 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 191 mi (308 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 221 mi (356 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 223 mi (359 km) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 265 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 300 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 348 mi (560 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Nevada County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Nevada County?
Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 95.3 mi (153 km) away and roughly 2 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Nevada County in a day?
Lassen Volcanic National Park — all within about three hours' drive.