National parks near Sacramento County, California
The closest national park to Sacramento County, California is Yosemite National Park — about 112 mi (180 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 5 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 Sacramento County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 133 mi (214 km) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 146 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 193 mi (310 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 210 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 233 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 298 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 304 mi (489 km) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 334 mi (538 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sacramento County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sacramento County?
Yosemite National Park, about 112 mi (180 km) away and roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sacramento County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.