Best California National Parks To Visit In The Summer Months
Kim Merryman
California features nine National Parks spread across the state that offer a myriad of climates, wildlife, and natural features. From Yosemite’s Half Dome to Joshua Tree’s Cholla Garden to the world’s tallest trees in Redwood, California’s National Parks hold something special for everyone. But the varied elevations and climates of these giant state parks mean that the time of year you go really matters.
Here are the best California National Parks to visit during a summer road trip, while in an a California camper van rental from Escape.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
These connected central California parks are also at high elevations, making them most accessible in the summer. Among several ancient sequoia groves, you can find the largest living sequoia and bask in the shade these majestic giants offer. These parks also offer a variety of hikes, mountain lakes, and river activities.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite’s huge granite formations and mountain lakes are spectacular any time of year, but like the other parks mentioned here, more accessible in the summer. Large swaths of the park are closed in winter, so summer is the time to get into the higher elevations and less populated parts of the park. Yosemite is vast and beautiful but sometimes crowded. In fact, during the summer months, you now need a permit to enter the park, so check the Yosemite website to plan far ahead of your trip.
ITINERARY TIP: Pick up your Escape Campervan in either Los Angeles or San Francisco for a road trip through Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. If you want to add a few extras to the trip, exit Yosemite heading east on Tioga Road, and experience California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains and the funky towns along Highway 395.
Book A Campervan And See California’s National Parks Today
Book your Escape Campervan today and start planning your summer road trip to California’s National Parks and more!
Share the Post:
Related Posts
