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 National Park and Joshua Tree National Park.
Constitución 1857 National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park
Death Valley National Park
Sequoia National Park
Best time to visit Constitución 1857 National Park. Getting to Constitución 1857 National Park.
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
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.