National Parks Near St. Petersburg, Florida

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 33 national parks near St. Petersburg. The closest park is just 16.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

33
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
16.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from St. Petersburg

⭐ Closest
De Soto National Memorial
16.9 mi (~20 min)

De Soto National Memorial

Bradenton, Florida
National Memorial

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from St. Petersburg

Canaveral National Seashore
134.6 mi (~2 hr 42 min)

Canaveral National Seashore

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
National Seashore
Big Cypress National Preserve
157 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Big Cypress National Preserve

Ochopee, Florida
National Preserve
Fort Matanzas National Monument
159 mi (~3 hr 11 min)

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Saint Augustine, Florida
National Monument
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
167.7 mi (~3 hr 21 min)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Saint Augustine, Florida
National Monument
Everglades National Park
197.9 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Everglades National Park

Homestead, Florida
National Park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
199.2 mi (~3 hr 59 min)

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Jacksonville, Florida
Ecological & Historic Preserve

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from St. Petersburg

Dry Tortugas National Park
217.4 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Dry Tortugas National Park

Florida
National Park
Biscayne National Park
217.4 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Biscayne National Park

Florida
National Park
Cumberland Island National Seashore
225.2 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Georgia
National Seashore
Fort Frederica National Monument
250.1 mi (~5 hr)

Fort Frederica National Monument

Georgia
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 1 park within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. De Soto National Memorial is your closest option at just 16.9 miles—approximately 20 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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