National parks near Foothill Farms, California
Foothill Farms sits inside the Sacramento area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Sacramento for the full write-up.
Yosemite National Park is the closest national park to Foothill Farms, California — 113 mi (182 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 8 min behind the wheel.
Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic, Pinnacles, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Redwood are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Foothill Farms gates the entrance itself, but 5 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Foothill Farms has a population of about 33,121.
National parks near Foothill Farms
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 113 mi (182 km) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 126 mi (203 km) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 152 mi (245 km) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 196 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Foothill Farms
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite | Half Dome Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Lassen Volcanic | Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Kings Canyon | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Sequoia | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Death Valley | Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Foothill Farms
Within reach of Foothill Farms, 62 campgrounds across 9 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 16 at Yosemite, 14 at Lassen Volcanic, 9 at Kings Canyon, and 7 at Sequoia, plus 5 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Yosemite National Park is generally best July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow, with late June and late September as the quieter shoulder either side.
High passes and trails hold snow from October into June, and some roads close entirely for the winter.
Afternoon thunderstorms build fast above treeline in summer. Start early and be off exposed ridges by early afternoon.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Foothill Farms are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon → Sequoia | 21.1 mi (33.9 km) | 48 min |
| Yosemite → Kings Canyon | 88 mi (142 km) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Yosemite → Sequoia | 108 mi (174 km) | 3 hr |
| Yosemite → Pinnacles | 131 mi (211 km) | 3 hr 33 min |
Planning a trip from Foothill Farms
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Foothill Farms?
Yosemite National Park. It is about 113 mi (182 km) from Foothill Farms, roughly 3 hr 8 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Foothill Farms?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Foothill Farms?
10 parks are within reach of Foothill Farms, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Foothill Farms?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 5 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Half Dome Permits at Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Foothill Farms?
Recreation.gov lists 62 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Foothill Farms. They are spread across 9 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Foothill Farms?
For Yosemite National Park, the closest one, generally July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow. Either side of that, late June and late September stays quieter.