National Parks Near Visalia, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 56 national parks near Visalia. The closest park is just 47.2 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

56
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
47.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Visalia

⭐ Closest
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
47.2 mi (~57 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks
Manzanar National Historic Site
68.8 mi (~1 hr 23 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

Independence, California
National Historic Site
César E. Chávez National Monument
86.5 mi (~1 hr 44 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Devils Postpile National Monument
89.5 mi (~1 hr 47 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Visalia

Pinnacles National Park
105.6 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park
Yosemite National Park
105.9 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Death Valley National Park
120.5 mi (~2 hr 25 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
157 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Channel Islands National Park
165.7 mi (~3 hr 19 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
182.8 mi (~3 hr 39 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
192.2 mi (~3 hr 51 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
John Muir National Historic Site
193.7 mi (~3 hr 52 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Visalia

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
200.7 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

California
National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
201.2 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

California
National Historical Park
Alcatraz Island
201.2 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Alcatraz Island

California
Presidio of San Francisco
202.3 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

California
Fort Point National Historic Site
203 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
206 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Arizona
National Historic Trail
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
210.8 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
Muir Woods National Monument
211.1 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

California
National Monument
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
221 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Mojave National Preserve
227.5 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Mojave National Preserve

California
National Preserve
Point Reyes National Seashore
230.6 mi (~4 hr 37 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

California
National Seashore
Castle Mountains National Monument
245.9 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Visalia

Visalia 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. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is your closest option at just 47.2 miles—approximately 57 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 Visalia

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