National parks near Polk County, Florida
The closest national park to Polk County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 195 mi (313 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 3 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Everglades National Park
Biscayne National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Best time to visit Everglades National Park. Getting to Everglades National Park. Permits for Everglades National Park.
National parks near Polk County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 195 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Biscayne National Park | 196 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 403 mi (648 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 547 mi (881 km) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 565 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 626 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 627 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Polk County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Polk County?
Everglades National Park, about 195 mi (313 km) away and roughly 5 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Polk County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.