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.
Yosemite National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Redwood National Park
Best time to visit Yosemite National Park. Getting to Yosemite National Park. Camping at Yosemite National Park. Permits for Yosemite National Park.
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.