National parks near Bunker Hill, Oregon
Bunker Hill sits inside the Coos Bay area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Coos Bay for the full write-up.
Crater Lake National Park is the closest national park to Bunker Hill, Oregon — 110 mi (177 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 3 min behind the wheel.
Crater Lake and Redwood are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Bunker Hill gates the entrance itself, but 5 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Bunker Hill has a population of about 1,444.
National parks near Bunker Hill
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crater Lake National Park | 110 mi (177 km) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 142 mi (229 km) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 241 mi (388 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Olympic National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 381 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 397 mi (639 km) | 9 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 397 mi (639 km) | 9 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 502 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Bunker Hill
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic | Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Mount Rainier | Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness and Climbing Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Olympic | Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| North Cascades | North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Yosemite | Half Dome Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Bunker Hill
Within reach of Bunker Hill, 51 campgrounds across 7 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 16 at Yosemite, 14 at Lassen Volcanic, 8 at North Cascades, and 6 at Olympic, plus 3 more parks with fewer sites.
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
Crater Lake National Park is generally best July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow, with late June and late September as the quieter shoulder either side.
High passes and trails hold snow from October into June, and some roads close entirely for the winter.
Afternoon thunderstorms build fast above treeline in summer. Start early and be off exposed ridges by early afternoon.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Bunker Hill 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 Rainier → Olympic | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 6 min |
| Redwood → Lassen Volcanic | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min |
| Crater Lake → Redwood | 149 mi (240 km) | 3 hr 59 min |
| Crater Lake → Lassen Volcanic | 171 mi (276 km) | 4 hr 30 min |
Planning a trip from Bunker Hill
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.
Other towns in Coos County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bunker Hill?
Crater Lake National Park. It is about 110 mi (177 km) from Bunker Hill, roughly 3 hr 3 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Bunker Hill?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Bunker Hill?
10 parks are within reach of Bunker Hill, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Bunker Hill?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 5 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits, Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness and Climbing 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 Bunker Hill?
Recreation.gov lists 51 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Bunker Hill. They are spread across 7 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Bunker Hill?
For Crater Lake National Park, the closest one, generally July through mid-September, once the high country is clear of snow. Either side of that, late June and late September stays quieter.