National parks near Sierra County, California
Sierra County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Downieville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Sierra County, California is Lassen Volcanic National Park — about 74.1 mi (119 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 12 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Lassen Volcanic.
National parks near Sierra County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 74.1 mi (119 km) | 2 hr 12 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 136 mi (219 km) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 206 mi (331 km) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 214 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 224 mi (360 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 244 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 391 mi (630 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sierra County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sierra County?
Lassen Volcanic National Park, about 74.1 mi (119 km) away and roughly 2 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sierra County in a day?
Lassen Volcanic National Park — all within about three hours' drive.