National parks near Okeechobee County, Florida
The closest national park to Okeechobee County, Florida is Biscayne National Park — about 118 mi (191 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 15 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
Isla Contoy National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
Best time to visit Biscayne National Park. Getting to Biscayne National Park. Camping at Biscayne National Park.
National parks near Okeechobee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | 118 mi (191 km) | 3 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Everglades National Park | 132 mi (213 km) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 221 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 546 mi (879 km) | 13 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 562 mi (905 km) | 13 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 584 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 620 mi (997 km) | 15 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tulum National Park | 640 mi (1030 km) | 15 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Okeechobee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Okeechobee County?
Biscayne National Park, about 118 mi (191 km) away and roughly 3 hr 15 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Okeechobee County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.