National Parks Near Jacksonville, Florida

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 53 national parks near Jacksonville. The closest park is just 13.4 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

53
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
13.4
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Jacksonville

⭐ Closest
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
13.4 mi (~16 min)

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Jacksonville, Florida
Ecological & Historic Preserve
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
36.4 mi (~44 min)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Saint Augustine, Florida
National Monument
Cumberland Island National Seashore
38.3 mi (~46 min)

Cumberland Island National Seashore

St. Marys, Georgia
National Seashore
Fort Matanzas National Monument
49.7 mi (~60 min)

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Saint Augustine, Florida
National Monument
Fort Frederica National Monument
63.4 mi (~1 hr 16 min)

Fort Frederica National Monument

St. Simons Island, Georgia
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Jacksonville

Canaveral National Seashore
119.8 mi (~2 hr 24 min)

Canaveral National Seashore

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
National Seashore
Fort Pulaski National Monument
124.9 mi (~2 hr 30 min)

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Savannah, Georgia
National Monument
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
153.8 mi (~3 hr 5 min)

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Beaufort, South Carolina
National Historical Park
Andersonville National Historic Site
194.9 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Andersonville National Historic Site

Andersonville, Georgia
National Historic Site
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
197.8 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Charleston, South Carolina
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Jacksonville

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
200.1 mi (~4 hr)

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
De Soto National Memorial
203.1 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

De Soto National Memorial

Florida
National Memorial
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
204.4 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
207.6 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Congaree National Park
244.9 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

Congaree National Park

South Carolina
National Park
Ninety Six National Historic Site
264.1 mi (~5 hr 17 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
279 mi (~5 hr 35 min)

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Alabama
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
279.4 mi (~5 hr 35 min)

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Alabama
National Historic Site
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
285.1 mi (~5 hr 42 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
296.4 mi (~5 hr 56 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Georgia
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Jacksonville

Jacksonville is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 5 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve is your closest option at just 13.4 miles—approximately 16 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.

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