Parks Manager

National parks near DeSoto County, Florida

The closest national park to DeSoto County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 142 mi (228 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near DeSoto County

Parks ranked by distance from DeSoto County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Everglades National Park142 mi (228 km)3 hr 48 minBest as a weekend
Biscayne National Park153 mi (247 km)4 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Dry Tortugas National Park188 mi (302 km)4 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park460 mi (740 km)11 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Isla Contoy National Park501 mi (806 km)12 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park518 mi (833 km)12 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park540 mi (870 km)13 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park578 mi (930 km)14 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park590 mi (950 km)14 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park592 mi (953 km)14 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in DeSoto County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to DeSoto County?

Everglades National Park, about 142 mi (228 km) away and roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from DeSoto County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.