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 National Park and North Cascades National Park.
Mount Rainier National Park
North Cascades National Park
Olympic National Park
Gulf Islands National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Pacific Rim 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 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.