Parks Manager

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

Parks ranked by distance from Sonoma County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Pinnacles National Park157 mi (253 km)4 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Lassen Volcanic National Park158 mi (255 km)4 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Yosemite National Park176 mi (283 km)4 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Redwood National Park212 mi (341 km)5 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Kings Canyon National Park247 mi (397 km)6 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Sequoia National Park261 mi (419 km)6 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Crater Lake National Park315 mi (507 km)7 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Channel Islands National Park354 mi (570 km)8 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Death Valley National Park356 mi (573 km)8 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Basin National Park455 mi (732 km)11 hr 13 minWorth 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.