National parks near Goldfield, Nevada
Kings Canyon National Park is the closest national park to Goldfield, Nevada — 101 mi (162 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 50 min behind the wheel.
Deep granite canyon and giant sequoia groves in California’s Sierra. Shares a boundary with Sequoia National Park.
Kings Canyon National Park and Death Valley National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park, Great Basin National Park, Zion National Park, and Pinnacles National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Goldfield gates the entrance itself, but 7 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Goldfield has a population of about 268.
Kings Canyon National Park
Death Valley National Park
Sequoia National Park
Yosemite National Park
Great Basin National Park
Zion National Park
Best time to visit Kings Canyon National Park. Getting to Kings Canyon National Park. Camping at Kings Canyon National Park. Permits for Kings Canyon National Park.
National parks near Goldfield
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 101 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 104 mi (167 km) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 112 mi (181 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yosemite National Park | 126 mi (203 km) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Basin National Park | 182 mi (292 km) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Zion National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 232 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 277 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 283 mi (456 km) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Goldfield
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Death Valley National Park | Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Sequoia National Park | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Yosemite National Park | Half Dome Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Zion National Park | Angels Landing: Fall (Hikes on September 1 – November 30) | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Joshua Tree National Park | Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Goldfield
Within reach of Goldfield, 62 campgrounds across 10 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 16 at Yosemite National Park, 9 at Kings Canyon National Park, 9 at Joshua Tree National Park, and 8 at Channel Islands National Park, plus 6 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
Kings Canyon 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 Goldfield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon → Sequoia | 21.1 mi (33.9 km) | 48 min |
| Kings Canyon → Yosemite | 88 mi (142 km) | 2 hr 32 min |
| Death Valley → Sequoia | 101 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min |
| Sequoia → Yosemite | 108 mi (174 km) | 3 hr |
Planning a trip from Goldfield
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.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Goldfield?
Kings Canyon National Park. It is about 101 mi (162 km) from Goldfield, roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Goldfield?
Yes — Kings Canyon National Park and Death Valley National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Goldfield?
10 parks are within reach of Goldfield, and 2 of them are close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Goldfield?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 7 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permits, Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits, 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 Goldfield?
Recreation.gov lists 62 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Goldfield. They are spread across 10 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Goldfield?
For Kings Canyon 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.