National parks near Chelan County, Washington
The closest national park to Chelan County, Washington is Mount Rainier National Park — about 82.3 mi (133 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Mount Rainier and North Cascades.
National parks near Chelan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 82.3 mi (133 km) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 92.6 mi (149 km) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Olympic National Park | 159 mi (257 km) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 266 mi (428 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 302 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 312 mi (502 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 312 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Chelan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chelan County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 82.3 mi (133 km) away and roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chelan County in a day?
Mount Rainier National Park and North Cascades National Park — all within about three hours' drive.