National Parks Near Santa Rosa, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 36 national parks near Santa Rosa. The closest park is just 28.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

36
Parks Within Range
11
Within 100 Miles
28.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Santa Rosa

⭐ Closest
Point Reyes National Seashore
28.1 mi (~34 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station, California
National Seashore
Muir Woods National Monument
38.3 mi (~46 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
40.6 mi (~49 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
41.4 mi (~50 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
John Muir National Historic Site
44.7 mi (~54 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
Alcatraz Island
45.3 mi (~54 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
45.6 mi (~55 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
Fort Point National Historic Site
45.6 mi (~55 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
46.3 mi (~56 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Presidio of San Francisco
46.4 mi (~56 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
56.5 mi (~1 hr 8 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Santa Rosa

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
150.3 mi (~3 hr)

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown, California
National Recreation Area
Lassen Volcanic National Park
158.1 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Mineral, California
National Park
Pinnacles National Park
158.8 mi (~3 hr 11 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Yosemite National Park
176.3 mi (~3 hr 32 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Santa Rosa

Devils Postpile National Monument
205.5 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Redwood National and State Parks
214.3 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Redwood National and State Parks

California
National and State Parks
Lava Beds National Monument
237.9 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Lava Beds National Monument

California
National Monument
Tule Lake National Monument
248.4 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Tule Lake National Monument

California
National Monument
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
255.5 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
255.7 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

Oregon
National Monument & Preserve
Manzanar National Historic Site
276.3 mi (~5 hr 32 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa 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. Point Reyes National Seashore is your closest option at just 28.1 miles—approximately 34 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 Santa Rosa

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