National Parks Near Elk Grove, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 43 national parks near Elk Grove. The closest park is just 43.2 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

43
Parks Within Range
11
Within 100 Miles
43.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Elk Grove

⭐ Closest
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
43.2 mi (~52 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
John Muir National Historic Site
50.7 mi (~1 hr 1 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
53.8 mi (~1 hr 5 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
63.8 mi (~1 hr 17 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
Alcatraz Island
69.9 mi (~1 hr 24 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
70.6 mi (~1 hr 25 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Fort Point National Historic Site
72.9 mi (~1 hr 27 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
Presidio of San Francisco
73 mi (~1 hr 28 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Muir Woods National Monument
74.6 mi (~1 hr 30 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
76.8 mi (~1 hr 32 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area
Point Reyes National Seashore
85.4 mi (~1 hr 42 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station, California
National Seashore

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Elk Grove

Yosemite National Park
105.9 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Pinnacles National Park
133 mi (~2 hr 40 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
135.9 mi (~2 hr 43 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Lassen Volcanic National Park
144.1 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Mineral, California
National Park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
165.9 mi (~3 hr 19 min)

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown, California
National Recreation Area
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
192.3 mi (~3 hr 51 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Elk Grove

Manzanar National Historic Site
211.1 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Lava Beds National Monument
231.6 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Lava Beds National Monument

California
National Monument
Tule Lake National Monument
240.4 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

Tule Lake National Monument

California
National Monument
Redwood National and State Parks
248.6 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Redwood National and State Parks

California
National and State Parks
Death Valley National Park
267.6 mi (~5 hr 21 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
César E. Chávez National Monument
269.2 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

California
National Monument
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
276.8 mi (~5 hr 32 min)

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

Oregon
National Monument & Preserve

Planning Your Visit from Elk Grove

Elk Grove is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 11 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is your closest option at just 43.2 miles—approximately 52 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 Elk Grove

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