Parks Manager

National parks near Highlands County, Florida

The closest national park to Highlands County, Florida is Biscayne National Park — about 152 mi (245 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 4 min of driving.

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

National parks near Highlands County

Parks ranked by distance from Highlands County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Biscayne National Park152 mi (245 km)4 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Everglades National Park153 mi (246 km)4 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Dry Tortugas National Park216 mi (347 km)5 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park437 mi (703 km)10 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Isla Contoy National Park532 mi (856 km)13 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park549 mi (884 km)13 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park571 mi (920 km)13 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park575 mi (925 km)14 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park608 mi (979 km)14 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park624 mi (1004 km)15 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Highlands County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Highlands County?

Biscayne National Park, about 152 mi (245 km) away and roughly 4 hr 4 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.