National parks near Thurston County, Washington
The closest national park to Thurston County, Washington is Mount Rainier National Park — about 52.7 mi (84.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Mount Rainier National Park and Olympic National Park.
Mount Rainier National Park
Olympic National Park
Gulf Islands National Park
North Cascades National Park
Pacific Rim National Park
Crater Lake 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 Thurston County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 52.7 mi (84.8 km) | 1 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Olympic National Park | 67.1 mi (108 km) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 130 mi (209 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 140 mi (225 km) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 381 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 408 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Thurston County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Thurston County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 52.7 mi (84.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Thurston County in a day?
Mount Rainier National Park and Olympic National Park — all within about three hours' drive.