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National parks near Campomaggiore, Basilicate

Campomaggiore sits inside the Potenza area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Potenza for the full write-up.

Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park is the closest national park to Campomaggiore, Basilicate — 30.5 km (19 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 45 min behind the wheel.

Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. 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 Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.

Campomaggiore has a population of about 840.

National parks near Campomaggiore

Parks ranked by distance from Campomaggiore
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park30.5 km (19 mi)45 minRight on your doorstep
Alta Murgia National Park48.7 km (30.3 mi)1 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park67.9 km (42.2 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Pollino National Park72.1 km (44.8 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park132 km (82.1 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Sila National Park141 km (87.7 mi)2 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park141 km (87.8 mi)2 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park231 km (144 mi)3 hr 51 minBest as a weekend
Majella National Park238 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Circeo National Park267 km (166 mi)4 hr 22 minBest 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 Campomaggiore are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Campomaggiore
PairApartEstimated drive
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni42.7 km (26.6 mi)58 min
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Pollino54.2 km (33.7 mi)1 hr 10 min
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese → Alta Murgia78.9 km (49 mi)1 hr 36 min
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni → Pollino80.1 km (49.8 mi)1 hr 38 min

Planning a trip from Campomaggiore

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 Campomaggiore?

Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park. It is about 30.5 km (19 mi) from Campomaggiore, roughly 45 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Campomaggiore?

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 Campomaggiore?

10 parks are within reach of Campomaggiore, 7 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Campomaggiore?

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.