National parks near San Luis Obispo County, California
The closest national park to San Luis Obispo County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 83.5 mi (134 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Pinnacles.
National parks near San Luis Obispo County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 83.5 mi (134 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 116 mi (187 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 141 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 151 mi (243 km) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 292 mi (470 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in San Luis Obispo County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Luis Obispo County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 83.5 mi (134 km) away and roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from San Luis Obispo County in a day?
Pinnacles National Park — all within about three hours' drive.