National Parks Near Bakersfield, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Bakersfield. The closest park is just 27.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

52
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
27.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Bakersfield

⭐ Closest
César E. Chávez National Monument
27.7 mi (~33 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
89.3 mi (~1 hr 47 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
95.6 mi (~1 hr 55 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Bakersfield

Manzanar National Historic Site
105.2 mi (~2 hr 6 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
Channel Islands National Park
108.4 mi (~2 hr 10 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Death Valley National Park
130.5 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Pinnacles National Park
143.5 mi (~2 hr 52 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
145.4 mi (~2 hr 54 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Devils Postpile National Monument
155 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
173.6 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
198.3 mi (~3 hr 58 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Bakersfield

Joshua Tree National Park
206.9 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

California
National Park
Cabrillo National Monument
212.6 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

California
National Monument
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
218.6 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Castle Mountains National Monument
221.3 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
237.8 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
249.4 mi (~4 hr 59 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

California
National Memorial
John Muir National Historic Site
249.5 mi (~4 hr 59 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
253 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

California
National Historical Park
Alcatraz Island
253.7 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

Alcatraz Island

California
Presidio of San Francisco
254.2 mi (~5 hr 5 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

California
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
255 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

California
National Historical Park
Fort Point National Historic Site
255 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Bakersfield

Bakersfield 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. César E. Chávez National Monument is your closest option at just 27.7 miles—approximately 33 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.

Guided Tours Near Bakersfield

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