Closest first
Straight-line miles from the city center; drive times are rough estimates. Open the app for parks near wherever you are right now.
- 1 Channel Islands · California · 35+ trails · Free68 mi · ferry or flight required
- 2 Joshua Tree · California · 190+ trails · $30 / vehicle135 mi · ~3 hr drive
- 3 Sequoia · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle166 mi · ~3.5 hr drive
- 4 Death Valley · California · 785+ trails · $30 / vehicle171 mi · ~3.5 hr drive
- 5 Kings Canyon · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle196 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 6 Pinnacles · California · 30+ trails · $30 / vehicle236 mi · ~5 hr drive
- 7 Yosemite · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle274 mi · ~5.5 hr drive
- 8 Zion · Utah · 90+ trails · $35 / vehicle370 mi · ~7.5 hr drive
- 9 Grand Canyon · Arizona · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle372 mi · ~7.5 hr drive
- 10 Great Basin · Nevada · 58+ trails · Free405 mi · ~8.5 hr drive
Planning a trip from Los Angeles
Joshua Tree, Sequoia, Death Valley, Kings Canyon, Pinnacles, Yosemite are realistic for a long weekend. Leave early Friday, and reserve campsites or lodging ahead in peak season.
Each park page covers popular trails, camping, entrance fees, and the best time to visit. In ParkAtlas, the home screen shows unvisited parks within reach of your current location and lets you log the one you pick.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Los Angeles?
Channel Islands National Park, about 68 miles away (ferry or flight required).
Which national parks near Los Angeles work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Joshua Tree, Sequoia, Death Valley, Kings Canyon, Pinnacles, Yosemite.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of Los Angeles?
10 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of Los Angeles.