National parks near Franklin County, Washington
The closest national park to Franklin County, Washington is Mount Rainier National Park — about 130 mi (209 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 31 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 130 mi (209 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 194 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Olympic National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 311 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 130 mi (209 km) away and roughly 3 hr 31 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.