National parks near Adams County, Washington
The closest national park to Adams County, Washington is Mount Rainier National Park — about 129 mi (207 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 30 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
North Cascades National Park
Olympic National Park
Gulf Islands National Park
Glacier 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 Adams County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 129 mi (207 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 162 mi (260 km) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Olympic National Park | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 246 mi (395 km) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 294 mi (472 km) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 308 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 313 mi (504 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Adams County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Adams County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 129 mi (207 km) away and roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Adams County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.