Top 10 National Parks in Washington, United States

April 4, 2022 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in Washington, United States including Sucia Island State Park, Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Wenatchee National Forest, Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
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1. Sucia Island State Park

Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Sucia%20Island
Excellent
82%
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Sucia Island State Park

Reviewed By gregorybL4462JE - Eastsound, United States

Hard to get to, but worth the trip. Fossil beds (leave them in place), tranquil camping. Superb views. Salish Sea at tis best.

2. Mount Rainier National Park

39000 State Rt 706 E, Ashford, WA +1 360-569-2211 http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm
Excellent
91%
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5.0 based on 524 reviews

Mount Rainier National Park

Reviewed By 273triciaa - Louisville, United States

We visited both Paradise and Sunrise areas of MRNP....Gorgeous view and great hiking in both locations! Driving the area was even gorgeous...I might even like this park better than Glacier NP...it is amazing!! At least in Summer :)

3. North Cascades National Park

North Cascades Highway, North Cascades National Park, WA +1 360-854-7200 http://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm
Excellent
78%
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

North Cascades National Park

Reviewed By 38sallyj - Chelmsford, United Kingdom

.The scenery here was amazing, forests, mountains and lakes, Lake Diablo was incredible, the blue water was fantastic. Definately worth visiting this National Park. We visited America for a month, so we bought the Annual Park Pass, at $80, it saves a lot of money, you can access as many parks as you wish, and only pay the once.

4. Ross Lake National Recreation Area

North Cascades National Park, WA 98283
Excellent
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Ross Lake National Recreation Area

Peaceful area great for picnicking and hiking.

Reviewed By 261geraldd - Bellingham, United States

The boat tour was very pleasant. The scenery was great and the tour guides were interesting and informative. Just as the Gorge Dam tour, the guide´s presentations were very professional. I did not go into the dam because I had a sore foot and could not walk very far. People who went into the dam seemed to like that part of the tour also.

5. Wenatchee National Forest

Wenatchee, WA 98801 +1 509-664-9200 http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/
Excellent
77%
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Wenatchee National Forest

Scenic forest great for hiking, rock climbing and horseback riding.

6. Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest

WA http://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs
Excellent
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest

A scenic 1,700,000-acre forest reserve that covers the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to the northern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park.

7. Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Excellent
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

One of the oldest National Forests in the United States, this region encompasses 1,312,000 acres and includes Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Reviewed By PreBetty - Seattle, United States

Hubby and I decided to take hwy 12 starting at i5 all the way through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest through to Eastern WA and then loop around to the Columbia River. What an awesome day trip! We saw an elk herd from hwy 12 not too far past Mayfield... but as we passed through the National Forest, we were excited to see how many little local shops there were to stop at along this vast wild part of WA. White Pass ski resort was popping off, with many people looking like they were enjoying the sunny day. It’ll be fun to hear up and go snowboarding there and really enjoy what White Pass has to offer. The views were so beautiful, lots of snow around still, but nothing that required chains. Then we hit Clear Lake! It was frozen solid over top, and such an amazing site to see! A few resort options along the way overlooking this impressive lake, with the Tieton Dam at the end. So happy we spent the morning driving through this way, heading East into Yakima. Once we passed Clear Lake, and got out of the mountain pass, the terrain changes and in almost feels like you’re in a different state. Fun drive and one I highly recommend!

8. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA +1 360-678-6084 http://www.nps.gov/ebla/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 256 reviews

Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Reviewed By CascadiaPNW - Bellevue, United States

Great views and easy hike but not for anyone with fear of heights, that's for sure! The trail along the cliff-side is just a few feet wide and a fall would be quite fatal. Makes you feel like you're on an adventure! Lots of photo spots. In the end, you get to descend and walk along the sea between the driftwood and Admiralty Inlet and feel great that you made it! We parked near the cemetery and walked by Ebey's historic home and the block house. The sweeping views along this path of the farmland were lovely. It adds a bit more than a mile to the hike. Hike is a bit over 5 miles total and took over 4 hours with lots of photo stops.

9. San Juan Island National Historical Park

WA +1 360-378-2240 http://www.nps.gov/sajh/index.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

San Juan Island National Historical Park

10. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

1008 Crest Dr, Coulee Dam, WA 99116-1259 +1 509-633-9441 http://www.nps.gov/laro/index.htm
Excellent
57%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

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