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National parks near Maccoli-Perrillo, Campania

Maccoli-Perrillo sits inside the Benevento area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Benevento for the full write-up.

Vesuvius National Park is the closest national park to Maccoli-Perrillo, Campania — 43.4 km (27 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 58 min behind the wheel.

Vesuvius, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese, Gargano, Majella, Alta Murgia, Circeo, and Pollino make a full day trip — leave early. Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga is better with a night booked nearby.

Maccoli-Perrillo has a population of about 1,004.

National parks near Maccoli-Perrillo

Parks ranked by distance from Maccoli-Perrillo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Vesuvius National Park43.4 km (27 mi)58 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park98.9 km (61.4 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park112 km (69.6 mi)2 hr 6 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park120 km (74.7 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park121 km (74.9 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park128 km (79.4 mi)2 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park130 km (81.1 mi)2 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park149 km (92.5 mi)2 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Pollino National Park173 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park185 km (115 mi)3 hr 10 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Vesuvius 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 Vesuvius National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Maccoli-Perrillo 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 Maccoli-Perrillo
PairApartEstimated drive
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni → Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese42.7 km (26.6 mi)58 min
Vesuvius → Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni96.9 km (60.2 mi)1 hr 53 min
Vesuvius → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise118 km (73.3 mi)2 hr 11 min
Vesuvius → Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese131 km (81.3 mi)2 hr 22 min

Planning a trip from Maccoli-Perrillo

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 Vesuvius National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Maccoli-Perrillo?

Vesuvius National Park. It is about 43.4 km (27 mi) from Maccoli-Perrillo, roughly 58 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Maccoli-Perrillo?

Yes — Vesuvius National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Gargano National Park, Majella National Park, Alta Murgia National Park, Circeo National Park, and Pollino National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Maccoli-Perrillo?

10 parks are within reach of Maccoli-Perrillo, 9 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Maccoli-Perrillo?

For Vesuvius National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.