National parks near Beatty, Nevada
Death Valley National Park is the closest national park to Beatty, Nevada — 46.3 mi (74.5 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 32 min behind the wheel.
Hot, dry basin and range in California. Salt flats, sand dunes, and colorful badlands; summers are extreme.
Death Valley National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Yosemite National Park, Great Basin National Park, Zion National Park, and Joshua Tree National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Beatty gates the entrance itself, but 7 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Beatty has a population of about 1,010.
Death Valley National Park
Sequoia National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Yosemite National Park
Great Basin National Park
Zion National Park
Best time to visit Death Valley National Park. Getting to Death Valley National Park. Camping at Death Valley National Park. Permits for Death Valley National Park. Timed entry and tours at Death Valley National Park.
National parks near Beatty
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Valley National Park | 46.3 mi (74.5 km) | 1 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 106 mi (170 km) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 106 mi (170 km) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 166 mi (268 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Basin National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Zion National Park | 206 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 221 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pinnacles National Park | 246 mi (395 km) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Beatty
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kings Canyon 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 |
| Joshua Tree National Park | Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permits | 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 |
Camping near Beatty
Within reach of Beatty, 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
Death Valley National Park is generally best March through May, then October through November, with February and early December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Summer highs regularly clear 100 °F / 38 °C. Winter is pleasant by day but nights drop below freezing at elevation.
Summer heat is the real hazard, not the crowds. Hike at dawn, skip exposed trails after mid-morning, and never rely on finding water.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Beatty 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia → Kings Canyon | 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 Beatty
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 Beatty?
Death Valley National Park. It is about 46.3 mi (74.5 km) from Beatty, roughly 1 hr 32 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Beatty?
Yes — Death Valley National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Beatty?
10 parks are within reach of Beatty, and 3 of them are close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Beatty?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 7 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 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 Beatty?
Recreation.gov lists 62 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Beatty. They are spread across 10 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Beatty?
For Death Valley National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then October through November. Either side of that, February and early December stays quieter.