National parks near San Joaquin County, California
The closest national park to San Joaquin County, California is Yosemite National Park — about 95.5 mi (154 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 43 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Yosemite and Pinnacles.
National parks near San Joaquin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 95.5 mi (154 km) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 99.5 mi (160 km) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 163 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 177 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 272 mi (438 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 275 mi (442 km) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 289 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 385 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in San Joaquin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Joaquin County?
Yosemite National Park, about 95.5 mi (154 km) away and roughly 2 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from San Joaquin County in a day?
Yosemite National Park and Pinnacles National Park — all within about three hours' drive.