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.
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.