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National parks near Otočac, Lika-Senj

Otočac is one town for park planning. See national parks near Otočac — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Otočac, Lika-Senj is Northern Velebit National Park — about 26.6 km (16.5 mi) away, or roughly 40 min of driving.

7 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Northern Velebit, Plitvice Lakes, Paklenica, Risnjak, Brijuni, Kornati, and Krka.

National parks near Otočac

Parks ranked by distance from Otočac
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Northern Velebit National Park26.6 km (16.5 mi)40 minRight on your doorstep
Plitvice Lakes National Park27.2 km (16.9 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Paklenica National Park63.8 km (39.6 mi)1 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Risnjak National Park78 km (48.5 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park116 km (71.9 mi)2 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park119 km (74 mi)2 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
Krka National Park126 km (78.6 mi)2 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Triglav National Park200 km (124 mi)3 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park271 km (168 mi)4 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park286 km (178 mi)4 hr 40 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Otočac

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Otočac?

Northern Velebit National Park, about 26.6 km (16.5 mi) away and roughly 40 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Otočac in a day?

Northern Velebit National Park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Paklenica National Park, Risnjak National Park, Brijuni National Park, Kornati National Park, and Krka National Park — all within about three hours' drive.