Stargazing Near Portland

Best National Parks for Stargazing Near Portland, OR

National parks near Portland, OR ranked by stargazing quality, with drive times and distances.

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Weekend Getaway (2.5 to 5 hours)

Climber on glacier steps downward with icy crags in background.

Mount Rainier

WA

Moderate Crowds

135 mi -- about 2.5 hr drive

Orange sea stars on a rocky coast.

Olympic

WA

Moderate Crowds

214 mi -- about 3.9 hr drive

a view of Phantom Ship and Chaski Bay

Crater Lake

OR

ComfortableHidden Gem

234 mi -- about 4.3 hr drive

Extended Drive (5+ hours)

Redwood trees line a narrow dirt road.

Redwood National and State Parks

CA

ComfortableHidden Gem

382 mi -- about 7 hr drive

Tents set up in a wooded area.

North Cascades

WA

Room to BreatheHidden Gem

301 mi -- about 5.5 hr drive