National Parks Near Santa Clarita, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Santa Clarita. The closest park is just 24.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

52
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
24.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Santa Clarita

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

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
César E. Chávez National Monument
57.7 mi (~1 hr 9 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
83.1 mi (~1 hr 40 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
83.5 mi (~1 hr 40 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Santa Clarita

Cabrillo National Monument
140.5 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
158 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
160.4 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Manzanar National Historic Site
162.7 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
Death Valley National Park
165.1 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
179.1 mi (~3 hr 35 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Santa Clarita

Castle Mountains National Monument
205.2 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Pinnacles National Park
207.6 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
224.8 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
228 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
245.5 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
260.7 mi (~5 hr 13 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita 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. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is your closest option at just 24.1 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.

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