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.
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
- Lakeland
- Winter Haven
- Eloise
- Haines City
- Bartow
- Lake Wales
- Auburndale
- Citrus Ridge
- Lakeland Highlands
- Highland City
- Winston
- Cypress Gardens
- Medulla
- Fuller Heights
- Willow Oak
- Inwood
- Kathleen
- Fort Meade
- Combee Settlement
- Jan-Phyl Village
- Fussels Corner
- Crystal Lake
- Lake Alfred
- Wahneta
- Gibsonia
- Alturas
- Dundee
- Mulberry
- Davenport
- Frostproof
- Loughman
- Eagle Lake
- Polk City
- Crooked Lake Park
- Babson Park
- Lake Hamilton
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.