Map of National Parks in California
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California's national parks brim with iconic scenery, from misty forests to desert canyons and rugged coastline.
Channel Islands National Park
Opens at
5.0Island archipelago off the Southern California coast with sea caves, kelp forests, and endemic species.
Death Valley National Park
Earth’s lowest, hottest point with vast salt flats, dunes, and rugged desert scenery.
Joshua Tree National Park
Open until
4.5Otherworldly desert of twisted yuccas and giant boulders where Mojave meets Colorado Desert.
Kings Canyon National Park
Deep glacial valleys, giant sequoias, and rugged Sierra backcountry.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Open until
4.5Volcanic peaks, boiling mudpots, and mountain lakes amid wildflower‑lined trails.
Redwood National Park
Open until
5.0Towering ancient redwoods, fern canyons, and wild Pacific coastline.
Yosemite National Park
Open until
4.5Iconic granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoias in a Yosemite Valley wilderness.
Sequoia National Park
Colossal sequoia trees, rugged granite peaks, and alpine meadows.