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National parks near Jefferson County, Florida

Jefferson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Monticello — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Jefferson County, Florida is Congaree National Park — about 287 mi (463 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 15 min of driving.

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

National parks near Jefferson County

Parks ranked by distance from Jefferson County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park287 mi (463 km)7 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park350 mi (564 km)8 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park403 mi (649 km)10 hrWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park410 mi (659 km)10 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park413 mi (665 km)10 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park477 mi (767 km)11 hr 44 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park544 mi (875 km)13 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park601 mi (967 km)14 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park635 mi (1021 km)15 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Isla Contoy National Park650 mi (1047 km)15 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Jefferson County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?

Congaree National Park, about 287 mi (463 km) away and roughly 7 hr 15 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.