National Parks Near Sacramento, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 44 national parks near Sacramento. The closest park is just 46.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

44
Parks Within Range
11
Within 100 Miles
46.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Sacramento

⭐ Closest
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
46.5 mi (~56 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
John Muir National Historic Site
53.9 mi (~1 hr 5 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
59.7 mi (~1 hr 12 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
66 mi (~1 hr 19 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
Alcatraz Island
72.5 mi (~1 hr 27 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
73.4 mi (~1 hr 28 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Fort Point National Historic Site
75.4 mi (~1 hr 30 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
Muir Woods National Monument
75.6 mi (~1 hr 31 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument
Presidio of San Francisco
75.7 mi (~1 hr 31 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
78.1 mi (~1 hr 34 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area
Point Reyes National Seashore
83.5 mi (~1 hr 40 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station, California
National Seashore

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Sacramento

Yosemite National Park
116.7 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
132.2 mi (~2 hr 39 min)

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Mineral, California
National Park
Pinnacles National Park
145.5 mi (~2 hr 55 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
146.9 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
152.3 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown, California
National Recreation Area

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Sacramento

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
204.8 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Lava Beds National Monument
219.6 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Lava Beds National Monument

California
National Monument
Manzanar National Historic Site
223.2 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Tule Lake National Monument
228.5 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Tule Lake National Monument

California
National Monument
Redwood National and State Parks
235 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Redwood National and State Parks

California
National and State Parks
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
263.2 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

Oregon
National Monument & Preserve
Death Valley National Park
279.3 mi (~5 hr 35 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
César E. Chávez National Monument
282.8 mi (~5 hr 39 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

California
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Sacramento

Sacramento is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 11 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is your closest option at just 46.5 miles—approximately 56 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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