National Parks Near Seattle, Washington

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 25 national parks near Seattle. The closest park is just 0.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

25
Parks Within Range
7
Within 100 Miles
0.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Seattle

⭐ Closest
Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit National Historical Park
0.5 mi (~1 min)

Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Seattle, Washington
National Historical Park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
0.7 mi (~1 min)

Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area

Seattle, Washington
Affiliated Area
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve
45.1 mi (~54 min)

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve

Coupeville, Washington
National Historical Reserve
Mount Rainier National Park
59.3 mi (~1 hr 11 min)

Mount Rainier National Park

Ashford, Washington
National Park
Olympic National Park
63.5 mi (~1 hr 16 min)

Olympic National Park

Port Angeles, Washington
National Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park
71.1 mi (~1 hr 25 min)

San Juan Island National Historical Park

Friday Harbor, Washington
National Historical Park
North Cascades National Park
92.3 mi (~1 hr 51 min)

North Cascades National Park

Sedro-Woolley, Washington
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Seattle

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
123.3 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Astoria, Oregon
National Historical Park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
138 mi (~2 hr 46 min)

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Vancouver, Oregon
National Historic Site
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
172.7 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail

Coulee Dam, Washington
National Geologic Trail
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
188.5 mi (~3 hr 46 min)

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Coulee Dam, Washington
National Recreation Area

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Seattle

Whitman Mission National Historic Site
212.5 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Washington
National Historic Site
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
237 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Oregon
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Seattle

Seattle is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 7 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit National Historical Park is your closest option at just 0.5 miles—approximately 1 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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