Parks Manager

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.

National parks near Lake County

Parks ranked by distance from Lake County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Biscayne National Park234 mi (376 km)5 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Everglades National Park238 mi (383 km)6 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park288 mi (464 km)7 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park357 mi (574 km)8 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park490 mi (788 km)12 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Isla Contoy National Park588 mi (946 km)14 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park606 mi (975 km)14 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park629 mi (1013 km)15 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park639 mi (1029 km)15 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park650 mi (1046 km)15 hr 50 minWorth 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.