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National Parks Near Seattle, WA

3 national parks within driving distance of Seattle, WA -- from quick day trips to extended road-trip destinations.

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Day Trip (Under 2.5 hours)

Climber on glacier steps downward with icy crags in background.

Mount Rainier

WA

Moderate Crowds

77 mi -- about 1.4 hr drive
Orange sea stars on a rocky coast.

Olympic

WA

Moderate Crowds

83 mi -- about 1.5 hr drive
Tents set up in a wooded area.

North Cascades

WA

Room to BreatheHidden Gem

120 mi -- about 2.2 hr drive