National parks near Columbia County, Oregon
The closest national park to Columbia County, Oregon is Mount Rainier National Park — about 86.7 mi (139 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mount Rainier National Park.
Mount Rainier National Park
Olympic National Park
Crater Lake National Park
Gulf Islands National Park
North Cascades National Park
Pacific Rim National Park
Best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park. Getting to Mount Rainier National Park. Camping at Mount Rainier National Park. Permits for Mount Rainier National Park.
National parks near Columbia County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 86.7 mi (139 km) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Olympic National Park | 139 mi (224 km) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 206 mi (331 km) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 208 mi (335 km) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 254 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 320 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 422 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Columbia County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Columbia County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 86.7 mi (139 km) away and roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Columbia County in a day?
Mount Rainier National Park — all within about three hours' drive.