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 and Olympic.
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.