National parks near Beverly Hills, Florida
Everglades National Park is the closest national park to Beverly Hills, Florida — 266 mi (428 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 6 hr 44 min behind the wheel.
Nothing near Beverly Hills gates the entrance itself, but Everglades National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Beverly Hills has a population of about 8,445.
National parks near Beverly Hills
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 266 mi (428 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 350 mi (564 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 598 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 609 mi (980 km) | 14 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 622 mi (1001 km) | 15 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 637 mi (1025 km) | 15 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Beverly Hills
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains | Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag | Parking, not an entrance fee | Timed reservation |
| Everglades | Everglades National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Beverly Hills
Within reach of Beverly Hills, 41 campgrounds across 5 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 30 at Great Smoky Mountains, 5 at Mammoth Cave, 3 at Congaree, and 2 at Biscayne, plus 1 more park with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Everglades National Park is generally best March through May, then September through November, with February and December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Midsummer is hot, humid, and buggy; winter is mild and one of the better times to visit.
Biting insects and afternoon storms dominate summer. Repellent and a rain shell matter more than warm layers.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Beverly Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Everglades → Biscayne | 57.7 mi (92.9 km) | 1 hr 49 min |
| Everglades → Dry Tortugas | 131 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 32 min |
| Biscayne → Dry Tortugas | 188 mi (303 km) | 4 hr 54 min |
| Congaree → Great Smoky Mountains | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min |
Planning a trip from Beverly Hills
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Beverly Hills?
Everglades National Park. It is about 266 mi (428 km) from Beverly Hills, roughly 6 hr 44 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Beverly Hills?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Beverly Hills?
10 parks are within reach of Beverly Hills, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Beverly Hills?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Everglades National Park Wilderness Permits. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Beverly Hills?
Recreation.gov lists 41 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Beverly Hills. They are spread across 5 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Beverly Hills?
For Everglades National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then September through November. Either side of that, February and December stays quieter.