National parks near Citrus County, Florida
The closest national park to Citrus County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 262 mi (422 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Everglades National Park
Biscayne National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Best time to visit Everglades National Park. Getting to Everglades National Park. Permits for Everglades National Park.
National parks near Citrus County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 265 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 293 mi (472 km) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 471 mi (758 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 576 mi (927 km) | 14 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 595 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 613 mi (986 km) | 14 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 635 mi (1021 km) | 15 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Citrus County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Citrus County?
Everglades National Park, about 262 mi (422 km) away and roughly 6 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Citrus County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.