National parks near Riverside County, California
The closest national park to Riverside County, California is Joshua Tree National Park — about 67.1 mi (108 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 2 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua Tree National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Constitución 1857 National Park
Death Valley National Park
Sequoia National Park
Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park
Best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park. Getting to Joshua Tree National Park. Camping at Joshua Tree National Park. Permits for Joshua Tree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Joshua Tree National Park.
National parks near Riverside County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree National Park | 67.1 mi (108 km) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 136 mi (218 km) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 137 mi (220 km) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 220 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 226 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 313 mi (504 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 319 mi (514 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Riverside County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Riverside County?
Joshua Tree National Park, about 67.1 mi (108 km) away and roughly 2 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Riverside County in a day?
Joshua Tree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.