National parks near Jefferson County, Washington
Jefferson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Port Townsend — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Washington is Olympic National Park — about 47.5 mi (76.5 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 34 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Olympic, Gulf Islands, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic National Park | 47.5 mi (76.5 km) | 1 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 62.9 mi (101 km) | 1 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 84 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 96 mi (154 km) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 149 mi (240 km) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 323 mi (520 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 356 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 362 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Olympic National Park, about 47.5 mi (76.5 km) away and roughly 1 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
Olympic National Park, Gulf Islands National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Mount Rainier National Park — all within about three hours' drive.