National parks near Santa Clara County, California
The closest national park to Santa Clara County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 72.7 mi (117 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Pinnacles National Park.
Pinnacles National Park
Yosemite National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Best time to visit Pinnacles National Park. Getting to Pinnacles National Park. Camping at Pinnacles National Park.
National parks near Santa Clara County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 72.7 mi (117 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 136 mi (219 km) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 193 mi (310 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Channel Islands National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 293 mi (471 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 387 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 418 mi (673 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Santa Clara County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Clara County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 72.7 mi (117 km) away and roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Santa Clara County in a day?
Pinnacles National Park — all within about three hours' drive.