National Parks Near Fontana, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 57 national parks near Fontana. The closest park is just 19.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

57
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
19.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Fontana

⭐ Closest
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
19.3 mi (~23 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
76.4 mi (~1 hr 32 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Joshua Tree National Park
92.2 mi (~1 hr 51 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Cabrillo National Monument
98.7 mi (~1 hr 58 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Fontana

César E. Chávez National Monument
101.2 mi (~2 hr 1 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
130.3 mi (~2 hr 36 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Channel Islands National Park
142 mi (~2 hr 50 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Castle Mountains National Monument
156.7 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

Barstow, California
National Monument
Death Valley National Park
166.4 mi (~3 hr 20 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site
186.4 mi (~3 hr 44 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
192.4 mi (~3 hr 51 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
198.6 mi (~3 hr 58 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Las Vegas, Nevada
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Fontana

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
217.5 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Devils Postpile National Monument
260.4 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
266.3 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Pinnacles National Park
268.5 mi (~5 hr 22 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Yosemite National Park
285.4 mi (~5 hr 42 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Fontana

Fontana is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 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 19.3 miles—approximately 23 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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