National parks near Skagit County, Washington
The closest national park to Skagit County, Washington is Gulf Islands National Park — about 55.6 mi (89.5 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Gulf Islands National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Olympic National Park.
Gulf Islands National Park
North Cascades National Park
Olympic National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Pacific Rim National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Best time to visit Gulf Islands National Park. Getting to Gulf Islands National Park.
National parks near Skagit County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Islands National Park | 55.6 mi (89.5 km) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 56.7 mi (91.3 km) | 1 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Olympic National Park | 76 mi (122 km) | 2 hr 15 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 115 mi (185 km) | 3 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 155 mi (249 km) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 292 mi (470 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 329 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Banff National Park | 353 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Skagit County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Skagit County?
Gulf Islands National Park, about 55.6 mi (89.5 km) away and roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Skagit County in a day?
Gulf Islands National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Olympic National Park — all within about three hours' drive.