National parks near Hillsborough County, Florida
The closest national park to Hillsborough County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 205 mi (330 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 18 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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Everglades National Park. Getting to Everglades National Park. Permits for Everglades National Park.
National parks near Hillsborough County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Biscayne National Park | 216 mi (347 km) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 233 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 543 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 566 mi (911 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 596 mi (959 km) | 14 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 605 mi (973 km) | 14 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hillsborough County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hillsborough County?
Everglades National Park, about 205 mi (330 km) away and roughly 5 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hillsborough County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.