Parks Manager

National parks near Marion County, Florida

The closest national park to Marion County, Florida is Biscayne National Park — about 273 mi (440 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 55 min of driving.

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

National parks near Marion County

Parks ranked by distance from Marion County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Biscayne National Park273 mi (440 km)6 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park275 mi (443 km)6 hr 58 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park316 mi (508 km)7 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park330 mi (531 km)8 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park454 mi (730 km)11 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park600 mi (966 km)14 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Isla Contoy National Park603 mi (970 km)14 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park619 mi (996 km)15 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park621 mi (1000 km)15 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park645 mi (1039 km)15 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Marion County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Marion County?

Biscayne National Park, about 273 mi (440 km) away and roughly 6 hr 55 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.