National Parks Near Oxnard, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 46 national parks near Oxnard. The closest park is just 24.2 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

46
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
24.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Oxnard

⭐ Closest
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
24.2 mi (~29 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Channel Islands National Park
44.5 mi (~53 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
César E. Chávez National Monument
79.3 mi (~1 hr 35 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Oxnard

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
114 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Cabrillo National Monument
153.5 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
176.9 mi (~3 hr 32 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Manzanar National Historic Site
183.9 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
Joshua Tree National Park
192 mi (~3 hr 50 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Pinnacles National Park
194.6 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Death Valley National Park
195.7 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Oxnard

Mojave National Preserve
217.7 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Mojave National Preserve

California
National Preserve
Devils Postpile National Monument
236.2 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Castle Mountains National Monument
243.8 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
253.2 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
265 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
297 mi (~5 hr 56 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
299.2 mi (~5 hr 59 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Oxnard

Oxnard 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. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is your closest option at just 24.2 miles—approximately 29 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 Oxnard

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