National parks near Lake County, Florida
The closest national park to Lake County, Florida is Biscayne National Park — about 234 mi (376 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 59 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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Best time to visit Biscayne National Park. Getting to Biscayne National Park. Camping at Biscayne National Park.
National parks near Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Everglades National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 629 mi (1013 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 639 mi (1029 km) | 15 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 650 mi (1046 km) | 15 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lake County?
Biscayne National Park, about 234 mi (376 km) away and roughly 5 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.