National Parks Near Anaheim, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 53 national parks near Anaheim. The closest park is just 39.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

53
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
39.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Anaheim

⭐ Closest
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
39.7 mi (~48 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
52.3 mi (~1 hr 3 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Cabrillo National Monument
89.4 mi (~1 hr 47 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Anaheim

César E. Chávez National Monument
102.9 mi (~2 hr 3 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
115 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
119.1 mi (~2 hr 23 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
163 mi (~3 hr 16 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Death Valley National Park
188.4 mi (~3 hr 46 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Castle Mountains National Monument
189.4 mi (~3 hr 47 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

Barstow, California
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Anaheim

Manzanar National Historic Site
200.1 mi (~4 hr)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
202.3 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
229.3 mi (~4 hr 35 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
250 mi (~5 hr)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Pinnacles National Park
260.1 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
269.3 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
292.1 mi (~5 hr 51 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
298.8 mi (~5 hr 59 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Anaheim

Anaheim is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is your closest option at just 39.7 miles—approximately 48 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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