National Parks Near Tampa, Florida

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 34 national parks near Tampa. The closest park is just 31.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

34
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
31.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Tampa

⭐ Closest
De Soto National Memorial
31.7 mi (~38 min)

De Soto National Memorial

Bradenton, Florida
National Memorial

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Tampa

Canaveral National Seashore
118.6 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Canaveral National Seashore

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
National Seashore
Fort Matanzas National Monument
142.4 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Saint Augustine, Florida
National Monument
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
151.3 mi (~3 hr 2 min)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Saint Augustine, Florida
National Monument
Big Cypress National Preserve
160.9 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Big Cypress National Preserve

Ochopee, Florida
National Preserve
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
183.6 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Jacksonville, Florida
Ecological & Historic Preserve

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Tampa

Everglades National Park
202.9 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Everglades National Park

Florida
National Park
Cumberland Island National Seashore
209.8 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Georgia
National Seashore
Biscayne National Park
219.4 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Biscayne National Park

Florida
National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
231 mi (~4 hr 37 min)

Dry Tortugas National Park

Florida
National Park
Fort Frederica National Monument
234.9 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Fort Frederica National Monument

Georgia
National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
296.3 mi (~5 hr 56 min)

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Georgia
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Tampa

Tampa 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 31.7 miles—approximately 38 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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