National parks near Manatee County, Florida
The closest national park to Manatee County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 181 mi (292 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Biscayne National Park
Congaree National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
Best time to visit Everglades National Park. Getting to Everglades National Park. Permits for Everglades National Park.
National parks near Manatee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 181 mi (292 km) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Biscayne National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 509 mi (818 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 567 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 570 mi (918 km) | 13 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Manatee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Manatee County?
Everglades National Park, about 181 mi (292 km) away and roughly 4 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Manatee County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.