National parks near Placer County, California
The closest national park to Placer County, California is Yosemite National Park — about 112 mi (180 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Placer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 117 mi (189 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 162 mi (260 km) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 197 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 214 mi (345 km) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 289 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Placer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Placer County?
Yosemite National Park, about 112 mi (180 km) away and roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Placer County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.