National Parks Near Riverside, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 56 national parks near Riverside. The closest park is just 11.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

56
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
11.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Riverside

⭐ Closest
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
11.3 mi (~14 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
79.4 mi (~1 hr 35 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Cabrillo National Monument
89 mi (~1 hr 47 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
89.3 mi (~1 hr 47 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Riverside

César E. Chávez National Monument
110.2 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
134.1 mi (~2 hr 41 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Channel Islands National Park
144.1 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Castle Mountains National Monument
160.3 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

Barstow, California
National Monument
Death Valley National Park
175.7 mi (~3 hr 31 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site
196.3 mi (~3 hr 56 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Riverside

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
202.1 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
205.1 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
221.7 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Devils Postpile National Monument
270.2 mi (~5 hr 24 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
270.6 mi (~5 hr 25 min)

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Pinnacles National Park
276.3 mi (~5 hr 32 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
294.5 mi (~5 hr 53 min)

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
295.1 mi (~5 hr 54 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Riverside

Riverside 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 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 Riverside

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