National parks near King County, Washington
The closest national park to King County, Washington is Mount Rainier National Park — about 53.4 mi (86 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 43 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Gulf Islands National Park.
Mount Rainier National Park
Olympic National Park
North Cascades National Park
Gulf Islands National Park
Pacific Rim National Park
Mount Revelstoke 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 King County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 53.4 mi (86 km) | 1 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Olympic National Park | 70 mi (113 km) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 93.4 mi (150 km) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 106 mi (170 km) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 188 mi (302 km) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 308 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 335 mi (539 km) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in King County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to King County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 53.4 mi (86 km) away and roughly 1 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from King County in a day?
Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Gulf Islands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.