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.
Mount Rainier National Park
North Cascades National Park
Olympic National Park
Gulf Islands National Park
Crater Lake National Park
Glacier 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 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.