National Parks in California
California is the birthplace of 9 US National Parks. California is a vast State, running up and down the west coast of the United States. From Yosemite National to Pinnacles and Joshua Tree National Park, the sightseeing and hiking opportunities are endless in California. Check out this page to see all of the National Parks of California.
Yosemite National Park
California, USA
Within California you can access Yosemite in various locations via Highways 41, 140 and 120.
Popular Park Sites: Yosemite Valley Waterfalls, Giant Sequoias, Glacier Point, and Crane Flat
Yosemite National Park Visitors Guide
Sequoia National Park
47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271
Popular Park Sites: Kaweah River, Hospital Rock, Amphitheater Point, and Eleven Range Overlook.
Sequoia National Park Visitors Guide
Joshua Tree National Park
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3597
Entrance Fees: $15.00 for Individuals, $25.00 for Motorcycles, $30.00 for Cars and Trucks
Hours of Operation: The park is open 24 hours but the various park services and facilities have separate hours.
Popular Park Sites: Park Boulevard, Hidden Valley Nature Trail, Keys View, and Barker Dam Nature Trail.
Joshua Tree National Park Visitors Guide
Kings Canyon National Park
47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271
Call 559-565-3341 for current road conditions
Popular Park Sites: Grant Grove, General Grant Tree, Cedar Grove, and Grant Grove Stables.
Kings Canyon National Park Visitors Guide
Lassen Volcanic National Park
38050 Highway 36 East, Park Headquarters, Mineral CA 96063
Popular Park Sites: Lassen Peak, Pacific Crest Trail, Twin Lakes Loop, and Summit Lake.
Lassen Volcanic National Park Visitors Guide
Pinnacles National Park
5000 Highway 146, Paicines, CA 95043
Popular Park Sites: Machete Ridge, Bear Gulch Cave, West High Peaks Loop, and Chalone Peak Trail.
Pinnacles National Park Visitors Guide
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
Hours of Operation: The park is open 24 hours but the various park services and facilities have separate hours.
Entrance Fees: $0.00
Channel Islands National Park Visitors Guide