National parks near San Francesco, Tuscany
San Francesco sits inside the Florence area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Florence for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to San Francesco, Tuscany — 25.6 km (15.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 39 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Brijuni, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Majella, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise are better with a night booked nearby.
San Francesco has a population of about 2,823.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
National parks near San Francesco
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 25.6 km (15.9 mi) | 39 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 112 km (69.7 mi) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 144 km (89.2 mi) | 2 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 150 km (93 mi) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 224 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 268 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 284 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 295 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna 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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near San Francesco are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
Planning a trip from San Francesco
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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
Other towns in Province of Florence
- Florence
- Figline Valdarno
- Certaldo
- Dicomano
- Sesto Fiorentino
- Scandicci
- Empoli
- Campi Bisenzio
- Fucecchio
- Castelfiorentino
- Calenzano
- Signa
- Lastra a Signa
- Montelupo Fiorentino
- Pontassieve
- Borgo San Lorenzo
- Ponte a Ema
- Spicchio-Sovigliana
- Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
- San Casciano in Val di Pesa
- Capraia e Limite
- San Donnino
- Barberino di Mugello
- Scarperia
Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Francesco?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 25.6 km (15.9 mi) from San Francesco, roughly 39 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Francesco?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Francesco?
10 parks are within reach of San Francesco, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Francesco?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.