National parks near Jefferson County, Oregon
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Oregon is Crater Lake National Park — about 127 mi (204 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Crater Lake National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Olympic National Park
Redwood National Park
North Cascades National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Best time to visit Crater Lake National Park. Getting to Crater Lake National Park. Camping at Crater Lake National Park.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crater Lake National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 154 mi (248 km) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Olympic National Park | 249 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 272 mi (438 km) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 287 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Crater Lake National Park, about 127 mi (204 km) away and roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.