National Parks Near Glendale, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 51 national parks near Glendale. The closest park is just 29.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

51
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
29.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Glendale

⭐ Closest
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
29.7 mi (~36 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
61.9 mi (~1 hr 14 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
César E. Chávez National Monument
77 mi (~1 hr 32 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
95.4 mi (~1 hr 54 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Glendale

Cabrillo National Monument
117.2 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
139.2 mi (~2 hr 47 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
169.8 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Death Valley National Park
173.9 mi (~3 hr 29 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
178.6 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Manzanar National Historic Site
178.6 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
Castle Mountains National Monument
196.3 mi (~3 hr 56 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

Barstow, California
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Glendale

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
227 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Pinnacles National Park
231.4 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
244.4 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
254.4 mi (~5 hr 5 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Yosemite National Park
266.2 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Glendale

Glendale 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. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is your closest option at just 29.7 miles—approximately 36 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 Glendale

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