National parks near Union County, Oregon
The closest national park to Union County, Oregon is Mount Rainier National Park — about 207 mi (332 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 20 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Mount Rainier National Park
Crater Lake National Park
North Cascades National Park
Glacier National Park
Olympic National Park
Waterton Lakes 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 Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 207 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 260 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 277 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Olympic National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 321 mi (517 km) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 378 mi (608 km) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 207 mi (332 km) away and roughly 5 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.