National parks near Carson City, Nevada
Carson City is one town for park planning. See national parks near Carson City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Carson City, Nevada is Yosemite National Park — about 90.2 mi (145 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Yosemite.
National parks near Carson City
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 90.2 mi (145 km) | 2 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 130 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sequoia National Park | 195 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 200 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 258 mi (416 km) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Basin National Park | 294 mi (472 km) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Carson City
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Carson City?
Yosemite National Park, about 90.2 mi (145 km) away and roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Carson City in a day?
Yosemite National Park — all within about three hours' drive.