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 National Park and Pinnacles National Park.
Yosemite National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Death Valley National Park
Best time to visit Yosemite National Park. Getting to Yosemite National Park. Camping at Yosemite National Park. Permits for Yosemite National Park.
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.