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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

Parks ranked by distance from Ventura County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Channel Islands National Park27.2 mi (43.8 km)59 minDoable as a day trip
Sequoia National Park158 mi (255 km)4 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Kings Canyon National Park178 mi (287 km)4 hr 40 minBest as a weekend
Joshua Tree National Park182 mi (293 km)4 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Death Valley National Park186 mi (300 km)4 hr 52 minBest as a weekend
Pinnacles National Park196 mi (315 km)5 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Constitución 1857 National Park230 mi (370 km)5 hr 53 minBest as a weekend
Yosemite National Park253 mi (407 km)6 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park309 mi (496 km)7 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Zion National Park396 mi (638 km)9 hr 50 minWorth 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.