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 Pinnacles · California · 30+ trails · $30 / vehicle112 mi · ~2.5 hr drive
- 2 Yosemite · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle157 mi · ~3.5 hr drive
- 3 Lassen Volcanic · California · 150+ trails · $30 / vehicle194 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 4 Kings Canyon · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle221 mi · ~4.5 hr drive
- 5 Sequoia · California · 800+ trails · $35 / vehicle226 mi · ~4.5 hr drive
- 6 Redwood · California · 200+ trails · Free258 mi · ~5.5 hr drive
- 7 Channel Islands · California · 35+ trails · Free309 mi · ferry or flight required
- 8 Death Valley · California · 785+ trails · $30 / vehicle327 mi · ~7 hr drive
- 9 Crater Lake · Oregon · 18+ trails · $30 / vehicle358 mi · ~7.5 hr drive
- 10 Great Basin · Nevada · 58+ trails · Free448 mi · ~9.5 hr drive
Planning a trip from San Francisco
Pinnacles, Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic, 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 San Francisco?
Pinnacles National Park, about 112 miles away (~2.5 hr drive).
Which national parks near San Francisco work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Pinnacles, Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Redwood.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of San Francisco?
10 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of San Francisco.