National parks near De Land Southwest, Florida
De Land Southwest sits inside the Deltona area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Deltona for the full write-up.
Biscayne National Park is the closest national park to De Land Southwest, Florida — 244 mi (393 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 6 hr 13 min behind the wheel.
Nothing near De Land Southwest gates the entrance itself, but Everglades National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
De Land Southwest has a population of about 1,052.
National parks near De Land Southwest
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | 244 mi (393 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 317 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 331 mi (533 km) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 474 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 621 mi (1000 km) | 15 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 626 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 629 mi (1013 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 639 mi (1029 km) | 15 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 663 mi (1066 km) | 16 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave De Land Southwest
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains | Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag | Parking, not an entrance fee | Timed reservation |
| Everglades | Everglades National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near De Land Southwest
Within reach of De Land Southwest, 46 campgrounds across 6 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 30 at Great Smoky Mountains, 5 at New River Gorge, 5 at Mammoth Cave, and 3 at Congaree, plus 2 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Biscayne National Park is generally best March through May, then September through November, with February and December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Midsummer is hot, humid, and buggy; winter is mild and one of the better times to visit.
Biting insects and afternoon storms dominate summer. Repellent and a rain shell matter more than warm layers.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near De Land Southwest are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Biscayne → Everglades | 57.7 mi (92.9 km) | 1 hr 49 min |
| Everglades → Dry Tortugas | 131 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 32 min |
| Biscayne → Dry Tortugas | 188 mi (303 km) | 4 hr 54 min |
| Congaree → Great Smoky Mountains | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min |
Planning a trip from De Land Southwest
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to De Land Southwest?
Biscayne National Park. It is about 244 mi (393 km) from De Land Southwest, roughly 6 hr 13 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from De Land Southwest?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near De Land Southwest?
10 parks are within reach of De Land Southwest, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near De Land Southwest?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Everglades National Park Wilderness Permits. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near De Land Southwest?
Recreation.gov lists 46 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of De Land Southwest. They are spread across 6 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near De Land Southwest?
For Biscayne National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then September through November. Either side of that, February and December stays quieter.