National Parks Near Orlando, Florida

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 38 national parks near Orlando. The closest park is just 41.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

38
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
41.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Orlando

⭐ Closest
Canaveral National Seashore
41.6 mi (~50 min)

Canaveral National Seashore

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
National Seashore
Fort Matanzas National Monument
81.6 mi (~1 hr 38 min)

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Saint Augustine, Florida
National Monument
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
94 mi (~1 hr 53 min)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Saint Augustine, Florida
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Orlando

De Soto National Memorial
104.3 mi (~2 hr 5 min)

De Soto National Memorial

Bradenton, Florida
National Memorial
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
133.8 mi (~2 hr 41 min)

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Jacksonville, Florida
Ecological & Historic Preserve
Cumberland Island National Seashore
160.4 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Cumberland Island National Seashore

St. Marys, Georgia
National Seashore
Big Cypress National Preserve
178.3 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Big Cypress National Preserve

Ochopee, Florida
National Preserve
Fort Frederica National Monument
185.4 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

Fort Frederica National Monument

St. Simons Island, Georgia
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Orlando

Everglades National Park
220.9 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

Everglades National Park

Florida
National Park
Biscayne National Park
222.5 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Biscayne National Park

Florida
National Park
Fort Pulaski National Monument
242.8 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Georgia
National Monument
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
269.4 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

South Carolina
National Historical Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
285.5 mi (~5 hr 43 min)

Dry Tortugas National Park

Florida
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Orlando

Orlando 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. Canaveral National Seashore is your closest option at just 41.6 miles—approximately 50 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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