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 Park.
Channel Islands National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Constitución 1857 National Park
Death Valley National Park
Sequoia National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Best time to visit Channel Islands National Park. Getting to Channel Islands National Park. Camping at Channel Islands National Park.
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
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.