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18 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
20 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 25 miles · 35 min
Waterfall in Washington State, USA.
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21 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 27 miles · 55 min
State park in Washington State, USA.
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23 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 30 miles · 1 hr
State park in Washington, United States.
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23 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 102 miles · 2 hr 25 min
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States.
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24 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 30 miles · 1 hr
State park in Washington, United States.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 31 miles · 50 min
City in and county seat of Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America.
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27 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 77 miles · 1 hr 50 min
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States.
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30 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 53 miles · 1 hr 20 min
Zoo in the United States.
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31 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 45 miles · 1 hr 5 min
Museum in Tacoma, Washington.
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31 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 45 miles · 1 hr 5 min
County seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States.
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41 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 55 miles · 1 hr 30 min
Ski area in Washington, United States.
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41 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 59 miles · 2 hr 5 min
Island of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America.
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44 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 54 miles · 1 hr 50 min
Island in the Salish Sea in Washington, United States.
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44 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 62 miles · 2 hr
Island of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America.
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54 miles southeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 73 miles · 2 hr 10 min
Ski resort in Washington, USA.
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54 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 111 miles · 3 hr 5 min
National park of the United States.
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55 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 72 miles · 1 hr 40 min
Capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and seat of Thurston County.
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74 miles northwest · straight-line distance
U.S. national park in Washington State.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 93 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
13 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory of Canada.
History
17 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks is the most popular site along the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The diversity of visitors from around the world attests to its universal appeal.
HikingHistoryNature educationWildlife viewing
24 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (37 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
This campground is located along the Middle Fork of the scenic Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife viewing
27 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Tinkham Campground is located along the South Fork Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
BikingCampingFishingHiking
28 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (46 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Heybrook Lookout sits atop its namesake ridge at 1,700 feet. The lookout itself rises 67 feet above the ridgeline and provides spectacular views of breathtaking glacial peaks surrounding the valley.
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31 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Situated near the south fork of the Snoqualmie River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Denny Creek Campground offers visitors stunning scenery and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Northern Cascade Range.
CampingFishingHiking
31 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Situated along the banks of the tranquil Miller River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, the Miller River Group Campground offers some of the most stunning scenery in the northern Cascade Range in Washington.
BikingCampingFishingHikingWildlife viewing
31 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Situated on the banks of the South Fork Skykomish River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Money Creek campground offers some of the most stunning scenery in the northern Cascade Range in Washington.
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33 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Upon completion in 1948, Mud Mountain Dam was the highest rock and earth-filled dam in the world.
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34 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Situated along at the banks of the tranquil Beckler River in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, this campground offers some of the most stunning scenery in the Northern Cascade Range of Washington.
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34 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Keechelus Dam which is part of the Yakima Project was constructed at the lower end of a natural lake. The reservoir is located on the Yakima River about 10 miles northwest of Easton. This lake contains 2,560 water-surface acres.
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36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (57 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Boardman Group Campground is located about 8 miles east of the Verlot Public Service Center along scenic Mountain Loop Scenic Byway through Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Camping
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Esswine Group Campground is located on the banks of the tranquil Stillaguamish River in The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Camping
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Gold Basin Campground sits near the banks of the tranquil South Fork of the Stillaguamish River, close to several wilderness areas and hiking trails, offering visitors opportunities to experience both the serene and wild aspects of the…
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36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (77 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
This campground is located approximately 20 miles east of Index, Washington in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
CampingFishingHikingWildlife viewing
36 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Situated a short distance from the banks of the Stillaguamish River and in close proximity to several wilderness areas, Tulalip Group Campground offers visitors the opportunity to experience both the serene and wild aspects of the Cascade…
Camping
36 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Turlo Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway in the Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The campground is nestled in tall firs, cedars and hemlocks, adjacent to the south fork of the Stillaguamish River.
Camping
36 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Verlot Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Situated on the west side of the Cascades between the Canadian border and Mt.
Camping
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Wiley Creek, a popular campground for youth groups and organizations, is situated in an old-growth Douglas fir forest with lovely shaded trails.
Camping
37 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Red Bridge Campground is located just off the Mountain Loop Highway along the pebble-strewn bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Camping
47 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Easton Diversion Dam , Yakima Project , is located on the Yakima River near the town of Easton, Washington the area has 112 acres of land, 240 water surface acres and 1 mile of shoreline.
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48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
In 1974, in recognition of the area's unique fish and wildlife resources, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge was established with approval by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.
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49 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Operated as part of Fort Casey State Park. Fort Casey State Park (including Keystone Spit) is comprised of 411.46 acres with 7,000 feet of freshwate frontage and 110,810 feet of saltwater shoreline on Admiralty Inlet.
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51 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
This stunning landscape on the Salish Sea, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest American pioneers north of the Columbia River to Ebey’s Landing.
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52 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Cle Elum Dam and Lake, of the Yakima Project , are on the Cle Elum River 8 miles northwest of Cle Elum, Washington. Cle Elum, Kachess, and Keechelus reservoirs are in the Wenatchee National Forest.
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54 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers.
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58 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Located on the North Fork of the Tieton River, 34 miles southwest of Naches, WA, Clear Lake Reservoir is created by Clear Creek Dam . The surface area of the reservoir is 260 acres.
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58 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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65 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge was established by Executive Order on January 20, 1915 for the land to be “ . . . as a refuge, preserve and breeding ground for native birds.
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65 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Most of the 11,000 acres of the reserve encompasses extensive seagrass meadows, tidal flats and sloughs, salt marshes, and upland forests and meadows.
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76 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park.
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77 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
In October of 1976 the San Juan Wilderness was established, which added the purposes of the Wilderness Act (Sept. 3, 1964) including “ . . .
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78 miles west · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Originally created as the Olympic Forest Reserve in 1897, the Olympic National Forest encompasses roughly 632,000 acres of varied landscape on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.
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78 miles west · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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78 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region.
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80 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Rimrock Lake which is part of the Yakima Project was formed by the construction of Tieton Dam on the Tieton River. Bumping, Rimrock, and Clear Lakes are in Wenatchee National Forest.
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86 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers.
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87 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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90 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The gentle Yakima River winds through rolling desert hills and basalt cliffs, some rising more than 2,000 feet, for 27 miles between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington.
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93 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
With its commanding view of Haro Strait and the Canadian Gulf Islands, Turn Point offers wonderful opportunities for photographers and visitors who appreciate nature and history.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 11, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Twin Falls, Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, Flaming Geyser State Park, Bainbridge Island, Nolte State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 20 miles southeast in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 25 miles and 35 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 21 miles south in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 27 miles and 55 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 23 miles south in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 30 miles and 1 hr. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 37 miles, including Middle Fork Campground (24 miles east), Tinkham Campground (27 miles southeast), Heybrook Lookout (28 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.