National parks near Putnam County, Florida
The closest national park to Putnam County, Florida is Biscayne National Park — about 291 mi (468 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 20 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Biscayne National Park
Congaree National Park
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit Biscayne National Park. Getting to Biscayne National Park. Camping at Biscayne National Park.
National parks near Putnam County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | 291 mi (468 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 292 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 353 mi (569 km) | 8 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 584 mi (940 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 643 mi (1035 km) | 15 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 646 mi (1040 km) | 15 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 665 mi (1070 km) | 16 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Putnam County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Putnam County?
Biscayne National Park, about 291 mi (468 km) away and roughly 7 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Putnam County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.