National parks near San Diego County, California
The closest national park to San Diego County, California is Constitución 1857 National Park — about 84.2 mi (135 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 27 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Constitución 1857 and Joshua Tree.
National parks near San Diego County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 84.2 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 97.4 mi (157 km) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 154 mi (248 km) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 165 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 236 mi (380 km) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 266 mi (429 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Saguaro National Park | 348 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in San Diego County
- San Diego
- Chula Vista
- Oceanside
- Escondido
- Carlsbad
- El Cajon
- Vista
- San Marcos
- Encinitas
- National City
- La Mesa
- Santee
- Poway
- La Presa
- Fallbrook
- Spring Valley
- Imperial Beach
- Lemon Grove
- Coronado
- Rancho San Diego
- Lakeside
- Winter Gardens
- Ramona
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
- Bostonia
- Alpine
- Solana Beach
- Bonita
- Camp Pendleton South
- San Diego Country Estates
- Valley Center
- Jamul
- Eucalyptus Hills
- Camp Pendleton North
- Del Mar
- Bonsall
- Harbison Canyon
- Hidden Meadows
- Borrego Springs
- Fairbanks Ranch
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Granite Hills
- Campo
- Crest
- Rainbow
- Pine Valley
- Julian
- Descanso
Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Diego County?
Constitución 1857 National Park, about 84.2 mi (135 km) away and roughly 2 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from San Diego County in a day?
Constitución 1857 National Park and Joshua Tree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.