Closest first
The list shows up to 10 closest parks within 500 miles; if none are within that range, it shows the 3 nearest overall. Distances are straight-line miles from the city center to approximate park coordinates. Drive times are rough estimates based on distance, not live routing; ferry, traffic, road closures, and seasonal access can change a trip. Confirm routes and current conditions with the National Park Service before you go. Open the app for parks near wherever you are right now.
- 1 Mount Rainier · Washington · 260+ trails · $30 / vehicle102 mi · ~2 hr drive estimate
- 2 Olympic · Washington · 611+ trails · $30 / vehicle174 mi · ~3.5 hr drive estimate
- 3 Crater Lake · Oregon · 18+ trails · $30 / vehicle181 mi · ~4 hr drive estimate
- 4 North Cascades · Washington · 400+ trails · Free230 mi · ~5 hr drive estimate
- 5 Redwood · California · 200+ trails · Free299 mi · ~6 hr drive estimate
- 6 Lassen Volcanic · California · 150+ trails · $30 / vehicle353 mi · ~7.5 hr drive estimate
- 7 Glacier · Montana · 175+ trails · $35 / vehicle469 mi · ~10 hr drive estimate
Planning a trip from Portland
By our rough distance-based estimate, Mount Rainier, Olympic, Crater Lake, North Cascades, Redwood are within about six hours by road. Actual travel times vary; check a current route and reserve campsites or lodging ahead in peak season.
Each park page covers popular trails, camping, entrance fees, and the best time to visit. In ParkAtlas, the home screen shows unvisited parks within reach of your current location and lets you log the one you pick.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Portland?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 102 miles away (~2 hr drive estimate).
Which national parks near Portland work for a weekend trip?
Our rough drive-time estimate puts these within about six hours: Mount Rainier, Olympic, Crater Lake, North Cascades, Redwood. Check a current route before planning.
How many national parks are within 500 straight-line miles of Portland?
7 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 straight-line miles of Portland.
Plan your trip
The practical bits for a Portland start — so more of the weekend goes to the trail.
Road-trip kit from Portland
The car is the base camp. From the full gear list; links support ParkAtlas.
YETI Tundra 45 cooler
Holds ice for days between towns with grocery stores.
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Syncwire MagSafe phone mount
Snap the phone on, navigate hands-free, snap it off at the trailhead.
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WeatherTech windshield sunshade
Desert parking lots are brutal. The car is bearable when you get back.
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Anker portable charger
Offline maps and photos eat batteries faster than you'd think.
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