National Parks Near Hayward, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 38 national parks near Hayward. The closest park is just 11.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

38
Parks Within Range
12
Within 100 Miles
11.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Hayward

⭐ Closest
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
11.3 mi (~14 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
21.2 mi (~25 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Alcatraz Island
21.7 mi (~26 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
John Muir National Historic Site
21.9 mi (~26 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
22.6 mi (~27 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
Presidio of San Francisco
22.9 mi (~27 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Fort Point National Historic Site
23.5 mi (~28 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
27 mi (~32 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
31.3 mi (~38 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area
Muir Woods National Monument
31.5 mi (~38 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument
Point Reyes National Seashore
51.1 mi (~1 hr 1 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station, California
National Seashore
Pinnacles National Park
95.3 mi (~1 hr 54 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Hayward

Yosemite National Park
138.4 mi (~2 hr 46 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
163.8 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Lassen Volcanic National Park
198.5 mi (~3 hr 58 min)

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Mineral, California
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Hayward

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
203.3 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
205.4 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
Manzanar National Historic Site
225.7 mi (~4 hr 31 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
César E. Chávez National Monument
258.3 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

California
National Monument
Redwood National and State Parks
276.2 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

Redwood National and State Parks

California
National and State Parks
Channel Islands National Park
281.9 mi (~5 hr 38 min)

Channel Islands National Park

California
National Park
Lava Beds National Monument
284.2 mi (~5 hr 41 min)

Lava Beds National Monument

California
National Monument
Death Valley National Park
284.6 mi (~5 hr 42 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
Tule Lake National Monument
293.9 mi (~5 hr 53 min)

Tule Lake National Monument

California
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Hayward

Hayward is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 12 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site is your closest option at just 11.3 miles—approximately 14 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 Hayward

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