National Parks Near Tacoma, Washington

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 25 national parks near Tacoma. The closest park is just 24.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

25
Parks Within Range
6
Within 100 Miles
24.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Tacoma

⭐ Closest
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
24.5 mi (~29 min)

Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area

Seattle, Washington
Affiliated Area
Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit National Historical Park
24.5 mi (~29 min)

Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Seattle, Washington
National Historical Park
Mount Rainier National Park
44.1 mi (~53 min)

Mount Rainier National Park

Ashford, Washington
National Park
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve
67.4 mi (~1 hr 21 min)

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve

Coupeville, Washington
National Historical Reserve
Olympic National Park
68.6 mi (~1 hr 22 min)

Olympic National Park

Port Angeles, Washington
National Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park
91.6 mi (~1 hr 50 min)

San Juan Island National Historical Park

Friday Harbor, Washington
National Historical Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Tacoma

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

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Astoria, Oregon
National Historical Park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
113.1 mi (~2 hr 16 min)

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Vancouver, Oregon
National Historic Site
North Cascades National Park
115.9 mi (~2 hr 19 min)

North Cascades National Park

Sedro-Woolley, Washington
National Park
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
169.7 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail

Coulee Dam, Washington
National Geologic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Tacoma

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
200.6 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Washington
National Recreation Area
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
206.6 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Washington
National Historic Site
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
219.3 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Oregon
National Monument
Crater Lake National Park
298.3 mi (~5 hr 58 min)

Crater Lake National Park

Oregon
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Tacoma

Tacoma is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 6 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area is your closest option at just 24.5 miles—approximately 29 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.

Guided Tours Near Tacoma

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