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 Yosemite · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle116 mi · ~2.5 hr drive
- 2 Lassen Volcanic · California · 150+ trails · $30 / vehicle132 mi · ~2.5 hr drive
- 3 Pinnacles · California · 30+ trails · $30 / vehicle146 mi · ~3 hr drive
- 4 Kings Canyon · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle199 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 5 Sequoia · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle214 mi · ~4.5 hr drive
- 6 Redwood · California · 200+ trails · Free230 mi · ~5 hr drive
- 7 Crater Lake · Oregon · 18+ trails · $30 / vehicle303 mi · ~6.5 hr drive
- 8 Death Valley · California · 785+ trails · $30 / vehicle303 mi · ~6.5 hr drive
- 9 Channel Islands · California · 35+ trails · Free336 mi · ferry or flight required
- 10 Great Basin · Nevada · 58+ trails · Free388 mi · ~8 hr drive
Planning a trip from Sacramento
Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic, Pinnacles, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Redwood 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 Sacramento?
Yosemite National Park, about 116 miles away (~2.5 hr drive).
Which national parks near Sacramento work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic, Pinnacles, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Redwood.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of Sacramento?
10 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of Sacramento.