National parks near Tricarico, Basilicate
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park is the closest national park to Tricarico, Basilicate — 38.4 km (23.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 53 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese, Alta Murgia, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Pollino, Gargano, Sila, and Vesuvius make a full day trip — leave early. Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Majella, and Mljet are better with a night booked nearby.
Tricarico has a population of about 4,771.
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese
Alta Murgia
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni
Pollino
Gargano
Sila
National parks near Tricarico
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park | 38.4 km (23.9 mi) | 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Alta Murgia National Park | 41.2 km (25.6 mi) | 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park | 75.6 km (47 mi) | 1 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pollino National Park | 77.2 km (48 mi) | 1 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gargano National Park | 127 km (79.1 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sila National Park | 145 km (90 mi) | 2 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Vesuvius National Park | 146 km (90.8 mi) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 239 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mljet National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Month-by-month detail for Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Tricarico are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni | 42.7 km (26.6 mi) | 58 min |
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Pollino | 54.2 km (33.7 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Alta Murgia | 78.9 km (49 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni → Pollino | 80.1 km (49.8 mi) | 1 hr 38 min |
Planning a trip from Tricarico
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Read the Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tricarico?
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park. It is about 38.4 km (23.9 mi) from Tricarico, roughly 53 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Tricarico?
Yes — Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Alta Murgia National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Pollino National Park, Gargano National Park, Sila National Park, and Vesuvius National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Tricarico?
10 parks are within reach of Tricarico, 7 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Tricarico?
For Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.