National parks near Monroe County, Florida
The closest national park to Monroe County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 44.4 mi (71.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and Dry Tortugas National Park.
Everglades National Park
Biscayne National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park
Best time to visit Everglades National Park. Getting to Everglades National Park. Permits for Everglades National Park.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 44.4 mi (71.4 km) | 1 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 95.8 mi (154 km) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 103 mi (165 km) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 418 mi (673 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tulum National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 559 mi (899 km) | 13 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Everglades National Park, about 44.4 mi (71.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and Dry Tortugas National Park — all within about three hours' drive.