National parks near Sonoma County, California
The closest national park to Sonoma County, California is Pinnacles National Park — about 157 mi (253 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Sonoma County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park | 157 mi (253 km) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 158 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 176 mi (283 km) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 247 mi (397 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 261 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 315 mi (507 km) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sonoma County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sonoma County?
Pinnacles National Park, about 157 mi (253 km) away and roughly 4 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sonoma County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.