National Parks Near Fresno, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Fresno. The closest park is just 66.5 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

52
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
66.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Fresno

⭐ Closest
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
66.5 mi (~1 hr 20 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Devils Postpile National Monument
71.8 mi (~1 hr 26 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
77.8 mi (~1 hr 33 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Pinnacles National Park
79.2 mi (~1 hr 35 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site
90.4 mi (~1 hr 48 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Fresno

César E. Chávez National Monument
124.9 mi (~2 hr 30 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
144.3 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
Death Valley National Park
148.1 mi (~2 hr 58 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
153.2 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
John Muir National Historic Site
154.9 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
162.8 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
162.9 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
Alcatraz Island
163.3 mi (~3 hr 16 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
Presidio of San Francisco
164.5 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Fort Point National Historic Site
165.2 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
173 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area
Muir Woods National Monument
173.1 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Fresno

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
245 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Arizona
National Historic Trail
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
249.1 mi (~4 hr 59 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
263.6 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Mojave National Preserve

California
National Preserve
Lassen Volcanic National Park
273.8 mi (~5 hr 29 min)

Lassen Volcanic National Park

California
National Park
Castle Mountains National Monument
280.7 mi (~5 hr 37 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
295.9 mi (~5 hr 55 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

California
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Fresno

Fresno is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 5 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is your closest option at just 66.5 miles—approximately 1 hr 20 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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