National Parks Near Cape Coral, Florida

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 23 national parks near Cape Coral. The closest park is just 67.6 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

23
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
67.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Cape Coral

⭐ Closest
Big Cypress National Preserve
67.6 mi (~1 hr 21 min)

Big Cypress National Preserve

Ochopee, Florida
National Preserve
De Soto National Memorial
78.9 mi (~1 hr 35 min)

De Soto National Memorial

Bradenton, Florida
National Memorial

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Cape Coral

Everglades National Park
105.6 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Everglades National Park

Homestead, Florida
National Park
Biscayne National Park
131 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Biscayne National Park

Homestead, Florida
National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
145.5 mi (~2 hr 55 min)

Dry Tortugas National Park

Homestead, Florida
National Park
Canaveral National Seashore
170.2 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Canaveral National Seashore

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
National Seashore

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Cape Coral

Fort Matanzas National Monument
221.9 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Florida
National Monument
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
233.7 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Florida
National Monument
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
271.5 mi (~5 hr 26 min)

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Florida
Ecological & Historic Preserve
Cumberland Island National Seashore
298.3 mi (~5 hr 58 min)

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Georgia
National Seashore

Planning Your Visit from Cape Coral

Cape Coral is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 2 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Big Cypress National Preserve is your closest option at just 67.6 miles—approximately 1 hr 21 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Cape Coral

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