National parks near Orange County, California
The closest national park to Orange County, California is Channel Islands National Park — about 91.2 mi (147 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 37 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Channel Islands.
National parks near Orange County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands National Park | 91.2 mi (147 km) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 113 mi (182 km) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 157 mi (253 km) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 196 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 217 mi (349 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 266 mi (428 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 301 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 362 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Orange County
- Anaheim
- Santa Ana
- Irvine
- Huntington Beach
- Garden Grove
- Orange
- Fullerton
- Costa Mesa
- Mission Viejo
- Westminster
- Newport Beach
- Buena Park
- Lake Forest
- Tustin
- Yorba Linda
- Laguna Niguel
- San Clemente
- La Habra
- Fountain Valley
- Placentia
- Aliso Viejo
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Cypress
- Brea
- Stanton
- San Juan Capistrano
- Dana Point
- Laguna Hills
- North Tustin
- Seal Beach
- Laguna Beach
- Ladera Ranch
- Laguna Woods
- La Palma
- Coto De Caza
- Turtle Rock
- Los Alamitos
- Rossmoor
- Las Flores
- Villa Park
- Trabuco Canyon
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Orange County?
Channel Islands National Park, about 91.2 mi (147 km) away and roughly 2 hr 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Orange County in a day?
Channel Islands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.