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National parks near Cellole, Campania

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

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is the closest national park to Cellole, Campania — 64.1 km (39.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 21 min behind the wheel.

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

Cellole has a population of about 5,765.

National parks near Cellole

Parks ranked by distance from Cellole
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park64.1 km (39.9 mi)1 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park64.5 km (40.1 mi)1 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park68 km (42.3 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park101 km (63 mi)1 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park143 km (88.7 mi)2 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park161 km (100 mi)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park185 km (115 mi)3 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park193 km (120 mi)3 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park195 km (121 mi)3 hr 19 minBest as a weekend
Alta Murgia National Park211 km (131 mi)3 hr 33 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise 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 Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Cellole 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 Cellole
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Majella → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga79.7 km (49.5 mi)1 hr 37 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Circeo84 km (52.2 mi)1 hr 41 min

Planning a trip from Cellole

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 Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cellole?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 64.1 km (39.9 mi) from Cellole, roughly 1 hr 21 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cellole?

Yes — Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Vesuvius National Park, Circeo National Park, Majella National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, and Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Cellole?

10 parks are within reach of Cellole, 6 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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