National parks near Yakima County, Washington
The closest national park to Yakima County, Washington is Mount Rainier National Park — about 67.9 mi (109 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 3 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mount Rainier National Park.
Mount Rainier National Park
North Cascades National Park
Olympic National Park
Gulf Islands National Park
Crater Lake National Park
Pacific Rim 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 Yakima County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 67.9 mi (109 km) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| North Cascades National Park | 155 mi (250 km) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Olympic National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 214 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Crater Lake National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 348 mi (560 km) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Yakima County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Yakima County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 67.9 mi (109 km) away and roughly 2 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Yakima County in a day?
Mount Rainier National Park — all within about three hours' drive.