National parks near Loma Rica, California
Loma Rica sits inside the Yuba City area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Yuba City for the full write-up.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is the closest national park to Loma Rica, California — 82.2 mi (132 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 24 min behind the wheel.
Lassen Volcanic makes a full day trip — leave early. Yosemite, Redwood, Pinnacles, and Kings Canyon are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Loma Rica gates the entrance itself, but 5 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Loma Rica has a population of about 2,368.
National parks near Loma Rica
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 82.2 mi (132 km) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 142 mi (229 km) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 193 mi (311 km) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 329 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Loma Rica
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic | Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Yosemite | Half Dome Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Kings Canyon | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Sequoia | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Death Valley | Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Loma Rica
Within reach of Loma Rica, 62 campgrounds across 9 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 16 at Yosemite, 14 at Lassen Volcanic, 9 at Kings Canyon, and 7 at Sequoia, plus 5 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Lassen Volcanic National Park is generally best July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow, with late June and late September as the quieter shoulder either side.
High passes and trails hold snow from October into June, and some roads close entirely for the winter.
Afternoon thunderstorms build fast above treeline in summer. Start early and be off exposed ridges by early afternoon.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Loma Rica are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite → Kings Canyon | 88 mi (142 km) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Yosemite → Pinnacles | 131 mi (211 km) | 3 hr 33 min |
| Pinnacles → Kings Canyon | 140 mi (225 km) | 3 hr 46 min |
| Lassen Volcanic → Redwood | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min |
Planning a trip from Loma Rica
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Loma Rica?
Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is about 82.2 mi (132 km) from Loma Rica, roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Loma Rica?
Yes — Lassen Volcanic National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Loma Rica?
10 parks are within reach of Loma Rica, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Loma Rica?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 5 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits, Half Dome Permits at Yosemite, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Loma Rica?
Recreation.gov lists 62 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Loma Rica. They are spread across 9 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Loma Rica?
For Lassen Volcanic National Park, the closest one, generally July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow. Either side of that, late June and late September stays quieter.