National parks near Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
Ketchikan Gateway Borough is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ketchikan — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska is Gwaii Haanas National Park — about 205 mi (330 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 18 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ketchikan Gateway Borough
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaii Haanas National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kluane National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Nahanni National Park | 481 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Nááts'ihch'oh National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 505 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 542 mi (872 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 567 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Jasper National Park | 583 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Olympic National Park | 622 mi (1001 km) | 15 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Gwaii Haanas National Park, about 205 mi (330 km) away and roughly 5 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ketchikan Gateway Borough in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.