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 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.