National parks near San Juan County, Washington
San Juan County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Friday Harbor — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to San Juan County, Washington is Gulf Islands National Park — about 29.4 mi (47.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 3 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Gulf Islands, Olympic, and North Cascades.
National parks near San Juan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Islands National Park | 29.4 mi (47.4 km) | 1 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Olympic National Park | 59.7 mi (96.1 km) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 83.9 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 125 mi (202 km) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 130 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Jasper National Park | 370 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in San Juan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Juan County?
Gulf Islands National Park, about 29.4 mi (47.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from San Juan County in a day?
Gulf Islands National Park, Olympic National Park, and North Cascades National Park — all within about three hours' drive.