National parks near Saint Johns County, Florida
The closest national park to Saint Johns County, Florida is Congaree National Park — about 259 mi (417 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Congaree National Park
Biscayne National Park
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near Saint Johns County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 316 mi (509 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 386 mi (622 km) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 553 mi (890 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 561 mi (902 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 610 mi (982 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 680 mi (1094 km) | 16 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 698 mi (1124 km) | 16 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Saint Johns County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Saint Johns County?
Congaree National Park, about 259 mi (417 km) away and roughly 6 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Saint Johns County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.