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National parks near Colleferro, Lazio

Circeo National Park is the closest national park to Colleferro, Lazio — 47.7 km (29.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 3 min behind the wheel.

Circeo, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Majella, Monti Sibillini, and Vesuvius make a full day trip — leave early. Gargano, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Tuscan Archipelago, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna are better with a night booked nearby.

Colleferro has a population of about 20,736.

National parks near Colleferro

Parks ranked by distance from Colleferro
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Circeo National Park47.7 km (29.6 mi)1 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park68.7 km (42.7 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park94.8 km (58.9 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park98.1 km (61 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park132 km (82 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park156 km (97 mi)2 hr 45 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park244 km (152 mi)4 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park253 km (157 mi)4 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Tuscan Archipelago National Park254 km (158 mi)4 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park257 km (160 mi)4 hr 14 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Circeo 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 Circeo National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Colleferro 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 Colleferro
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Monti Sibillini54.5 km (33.9 mi)1 hr 10 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Majella58.8 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

Planning a trip from Colleferro

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 Circeo National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Colleferro?

Circeo National Park. It is about 47.7 km (29.6 mi) from Colleferro, roughly 1 hr 3 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Colleferro?

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

How many national parks are near Colleferro?

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

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

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