National Parks Near Modesto, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 45 national parks near Modesto. The closest park is just 57.8 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

45
Parks Within Range
12
Within 100 Miles
57.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Modesto

⭐ Closest
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
57.8 mi (~1 hr 9 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
63.3 mi (~1 hr 16 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
John Muir National Historic Site
66.4 mi (~1 hr 20 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
76.8 mi (~1 hr 32 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
78.9 mi (~1 hr 35 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Alcatraz Island
79 mi (~1 hr 35 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
Yosemite National Park
80 mi (~1 hr 36 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Pinnacles National Park
80 mi (~1 hr 36 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Presidio of San Francisco
81.1 mi (~1 hr 37 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Fort Point National Historic Site
81.6 mi (~1 hr 38 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
Muir Woods National Monument
88.3 mi (~1 hr 46 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
88.9 mi (~1 hr 47 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Modesto

Devils Postpile National Monument
104.5 mi (~2 hr 5 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Point Reyes National Seashore
106.7 mi (~2 hr 8 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station, California
National Seashore
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
147.3 mi (~2 hr 57 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Manzanar National Historic Site
168.7 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
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 Modesto

César E. Chávez National Monument
214.7 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

California
National Monument
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
222.8 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
Death Valley National Park
227.3 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
Channel Islands National Park
259.6 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Channel Islands National Park

California
National Park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
274.6 mi (~5 hr 30 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
Lava Beds National Monument
286 mi (~5 hr 43 min)

Lava Beds National Monument

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

Tule Lake National Monument

California
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Modesto

Modesto 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 57.8 miles—approximately 1 hr 9 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 Modesto

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