Parks Manager

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.

National parks near Putnam County

Parks ranked by distance from Putnam County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Biscayne National Park291 mi (468 km)7 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park292 mi (469 km)7 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park301 mi (484 km)7 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park353 mi (569 km)8 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park428 mi (689 km)10 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park582 mi (937 km)14 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park584 mi (940 km)14 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park643 mi (1035 km)15 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Isla Contoy National Park646 mi (1040 km)15 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park665 mi (1070 km)16 hr 11 minWorth 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.