National parks near Allendale, California
Allendale sits inside the Fairfield area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Fairfield for the full write-up.
Yosemite National Park is the closest national park to Allendale, California — 136 mi (220 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 41 min behind the wheel.
Yosemite, Pinnacles, Lassen Volcanic, Kings Canyon, Redwood, and Sequoia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Allendale gates the entrance itself, but 5 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Allendale has a population of about 1,506.
National parks near Allendale
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 136 mi (220 km) | 3 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 142 mi (229 km) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 144 mi (232 km) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 225 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Allendale
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite | Half Dome Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Lassen Volcanic | Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Kings Canyon | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Sequoia | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Death Valley | Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Allendale
Within reach of Allendale, 62 campgrounds across 9 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 16 at Yosemite, 14 at Lassen Volcanic, 9 at Kings Canyon, and 7 at Sequoia, plus 5 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Yosemite National Park is generally best July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow, with late June and late September as the quieter shoulder either side.
High passes and trails hold snow from October into June, and some roads close entirely for the winter.
Afternoon thunderstorms build fast above treeline in summer. Start early and be off exposed ridges by early afternoon.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Allendale are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite → Kings Canyon | 88 mi (142 km) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Yosemite → Pinnacles | 131 mi (211 km) | 3 hr 33 min |
| Pinnacles → Kings Canyon | 140 mi (225 km) | 3 hr 46 min |
| Lassen Volcanic → Redwood | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min |
Planning a trip from Allendale
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Allendale?
Yosemite National Park. It is about 136 mi (220 km) from Allendale, roughly 3 hr 41 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Allendale?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Allendale?
10 parks are within reach of Allendale, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Allendale?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 5 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Half Dome Permits at Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Allendale?
Recreation.gov lists 62 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Allendale. They are spread across 9 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Allendale?
For Yosemite National Park, the closest one, generally July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow. Either side of that, late June and late September stays quieter.