By State

National Parks in Washington

Washington is home to 3 national parks, each offering a distinct landscape and experience. Here they are, ranked by annual visitation.

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#1Orange sea stars on a rocky coast.

Olympic

WA

Moderate Crowds

Olympic holds temperate rainforest, 73 miles of wild coast, and glacier-capped peaks—three ecosystems most parks never combine.
#2Climber on glacier steps downward with icy crags in background.

Mount Rainier

WA

Moderate Crowds

An active volcano cloaked in more glaciers than any Lower 48 peak, Mount Rainier spawns five major rivers from ice beginning at 14,410 feet.
#3Tents set up in a wooded area.

North Cascades

WA

Room to BreatheHidden Gem

Three hundred glaciers carve through jagged peaks three hours north of Seattle, the most glaciated terrain in the Lower 48.

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