National Parks Near Pomona, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 56 national parks near Pomona. The closest park is just 32.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

56
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
32.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Pomona

⭐ Closest
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
32.6 mi (~39 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
58.5 mi (~1 hr 10 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
César E. Chávez National Monument
93.2 mi (~1 hr 52 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument
100 mi (~2 hr)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Pomona

Joshua Tree National Park
109.9 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Channel Islands National Park
123.9 mi (~2 hr 29 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
147 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Death Valley National Park
171.6 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Castle Mountains National Monument
173.4 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

Barstow, California
National Monument
Manzanar National Historic Site
185.9 mi (~3 hr 43 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
189.6 mi (~3 hr 48 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Pomona

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
211.7 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
233.5 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Pinnacles National Park
256.4 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
257.1 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
280.9 mi (~5 hr 37 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
282.2 mi (~5 hr 39 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Pomona

Pomona 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. Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is your closest option at just 32.6 miles—approximately 39 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.

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