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
| 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.