National Parks Near Garden Grove, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Garden Grove. The closest park is just 41.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

52
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
41.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Garden Grove

⭐ Closest
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
41.7 mi (~50 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

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

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Cabrillo National Monument
86.2 mi (~1 hr 43 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Garden Grove

César E. Chávez National Monument
106.4 mi (~2 hr 8 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
113.9 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
121 mi (~2 hr 25 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
166.7 mi (~3 hr 20 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Death Valley National Park
192.9 mi (~3 hr 51 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Castle Mountains National Monument
193 mi (~3 hr 52 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

Barstow, California
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Garden Grove

Manzanar National Historic Site
204.3 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
206.3 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
233.7 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

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

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Pinnacles National Park
262.1 mi (~5 hr 15 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
273.1 mi (~5 hr 28 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
295.7 mi (~5 hr 55 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Garden Grove

Garden Grove 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 41.7 miles—approximately 50 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 Garden Grove

We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Scroll to Top