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.
Everglades National Park
Biscayne National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Congaree National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
Best time to visit Everglades National Park. Getting to Everglades National Park. Permits for Everglades National Park.
National parks near DeSoto County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Biscayne National Park | 153 mi (247 km) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 188 mi (302 km) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 501 mi (806 km) | 12 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 518 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 540 mi (870 km) | 13 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 578 mi (930 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 590 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 592 mi (953 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth 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.