National parks near Clay County, Florida
The closest national park to Clay County, Florida is Congaree National Park — about 260 mi (418 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Congaree National Park
Biscayne National Park
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near Clay County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 335 mi (539 km) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 385 mi (619 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 394 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 548 mi (883 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 551 mi (887 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 613 mi (987 km) | 14 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 672 mi (1081 km) | 16 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 691 mi (1111 km) | 16 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clay County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clay County?
Congaree National Park, about 260 mi (418 km) away and roughly 6 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clay County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.