Closest first
Straight-line miles from the city center; drive times are rough estimates. Open the app for parks near wherever you are right now.
- 1 Mount Rainier · Washington · 260+ trails · $30 / vehicle102 mi · ~2 hr drive
- 2 Olympic · Washington · 611+ trails · $30 / vehicle174 mi · ~3.5 hr drive
- 3 Crater Lake · Oregon · 18+ trails · $30 / vehicle181 mi · ~4 hr drive
- 4 North Cascades · Washington · 400+ trails · Free230 mi · ~5 hr drive
- 5 Redwood · California · 200+ trails · Free299 mi · ~6 hr drive
- 6 Lassen Volcanic · California · 150+ trails · $30 / vehicle353 mi · ~7.5 hr drive
- 7 Glacier · Montana · 175+ trails · $35 / vehicle469 mi · ~10 hr drive
Planning a trip from Portland
Mount Rainier, Olympic, Crater Lake, North Cascades, Redwood are realistic for a long weekend. Leave early Friday, 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).
Which national parks near Portland work for a weekend trip?
Within roughly a six-hour drive: Mount Rainier, Olympic, Crater Lake, North Cascades, Redwood.
How many national parks are within 500 miles of Portland?
7 of the 63 U.S. national parks are within 500 miles of Portland.