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National parks near Bojano, Molise

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

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is the closest national park to Bojano, Molise — 62.5 km (38.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 19 min behind the wheel.

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

Bojano has a population of about 6,014.

National parks near Bojano

Parks ranked by distance from Bojano
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park62.5 km (38.9 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park74.1 km (46 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park75.6 km (47 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park120 km (74.7 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park126 km (78.6 mi)2 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park132 km (82.3 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park151 km (93.9 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park168 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park187 km (116 mi)3 hr 12 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 Bojano 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 Bojano
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Circeo84 km (52.2 mi)1 hr 41 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Vesuvius118 km (73.3 mi)2 hr 11 min
Majella → Circeo123 km (76.7 mi)2 hr 16 min

Planning a trip from Bojano

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 Bojano?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 62.5 km (38.9 mi) from Bojano, roughly 1 hr 19 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Bojano?

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

How many national parks are near Bojano?

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

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

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.