National Parks Near Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 17 national parks near Fort Lauderdale. The closest park is just 43.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

17
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
43.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Fort Lauderdale

⭐ Closest
Biscayne National Park
43.9 mi (~53 min)

Biscayne National Park

Homestead, Florida
National Park
Big Cypress National Preserve
59.5 mi (~1 hr 11 min)

Big Cypress National Preserve

Ochopee, Florida
National Preserve
Everglades National Park
69.5 mi (~1 hr 23 min)

Everglades National Park

Homestead, Florida
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Fort Lauderdale

De Soto National Memorial
182.3 mi (~3 hr 39 min)

De Soto National Memorial

Bradenton, Florida
National Memorial
Canaveral National Seashore
187.9 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Canaveral National Seashore

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
National Seashore
Dry Tortugas National Park
199.6 mi (~3 hr 60 min)

Dry Tortugas National Park

Homestead, Florida
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Fort Lauderdale

Fort Matanzas National Monument
256.9 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Florida
National Monument
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
270.5 mi (~5 hr 25 min)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Florida
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Biscayne National Park is your closest option at just 43.9 miles—approximately 53 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 Fort Lauderdale

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