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.
Pinnacles National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Yosemite National Park
Redwood National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
Best time to visit Pinnacles National Park. Getting to Pinnacles National Park. Camping at Pinnacles National Park.
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.