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.
Biscayne National Park
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Congaree National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
Best time to visit Biscayne National Park. Getting to Biscayne National Park. Camping at Biscayne National Park.
National parks near Highlands County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | 152 mi (245 km) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Everglades National Park | 153 mi (246 km) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 216 mi (347 km) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 437 mi (703 km) | 10 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 549 mi (884 km) | 13 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 571 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 575 mi (925 km) | 14 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 608 mi (979 km) | 14 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 624 mi (1004 km) | 15 hr 13 min | Worth 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.