National Parks Near Simi Valley, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 50 national parks near Simi Valley. The closest park is just 11.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

50
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
11.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Simi Valley

⭐ Closest
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
11.9 mi (~14 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
César E. Chávez National Monument
67.4 mi (~1 hr 21 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
67.5 mi (~1 hr 21 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
93.2 mi (~1 hr 52 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Simi Valley

Cabrillo National Monument
141.6 mi (~2 hr 50 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
169.2 mi (~3 hr 23 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Joshua Tree National Park
170.1 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site
173.3 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
Death Valley National Park
179.2 mi (~3 hr 35 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
194.6 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Simi Valley

Pinnacles National Park
204.5 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Castle Mountains National Monument
220.9 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Devils Postpile National Monument
231.8 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
244 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
251.1 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
276.7 mi (~5 hr 32 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Simi Valley

Simi Valley 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 11.9 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 Simi Valley

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