National parks near Ventura County, California
The closest national park to Ventura County, California is Channel Islands National Park — about 27.2 mi (43.8 km) away, or roughly 59 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Channel Islands.
National parks near Ventura County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands National Park | 27.2 mi (43.8 km) | 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 158 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 178 mi (287 km) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 182 mi (293 km) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 196 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 309 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Zion National Park | 396 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ventura County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ventura County?
Channel Islands National Park, about 27.2 mi (43.8 km) away and roughly 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ventura County in a day?
Channel Islands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.