National parks near Chase, British Columbia
Mount Revelstoke National Park is the closest national park to Chase, British Columbia — 117 km (72.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 10 min behind the wheel.
Mount Revelstoke and Glacier make a full day trip — leave early. Yoho, Jasper, Kootenay, North Cascades, Banff, and Gulf Islands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Chase gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Chase has a population of about 2,471.
National parks near Chase
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 117 km (72.6 mi) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Glacier National Park | 161 km (99.8 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yoho National Park | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 252 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kootenay National Park | 255 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 258 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 268 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 347 km (216 mi) | 5 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Olympic National Park | 444 km (276 mi) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 457 km (284 mi) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Chase
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cascades | North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Olympic | Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Chase
Within reach of Chase, 14 campgrounds across 2 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 8 at North Cascades and 6 at Olympic.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Mount Revelstoke National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Chase are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Revelstoke → Glacier | 45.5 km (28.3 mi) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Yoho → Kootenay | 65.1 km (40.5 mi) | 1 hr 22 min |
| Glacier → Yoho | 73.1 km (45.4 mi) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Glacier → Kootenay | 113 km (70.1 mi) | 2 hr 7 min |
Planning a trip from Chase
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chase?
Mount Revelstoke National Park. It is about 117 km (72.6 mi) from Chase, roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Chase?
Yes — Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Chase?
10 parks are within reach of Chase, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Chase?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 2 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits and Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Chase?
Recreation.gov lists 14 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Chase. They are spread across 2 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Chase?
For Mount Revelstoke National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.