National parks in Baja California
Baja California has 3 national parks: Constitución 1857, San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago, and Sierra de San Pedro Mártir.
National parks in Baja California
- Constitución 1857 National Park
Pine forest, meadows, and small lakes in the Sierra de Juárez of northern Baja California. Cool mountain country above the desert.
- San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park
Islands and waters in the Gulf of California off Baja California. Desert islets, sea lions, and boat-only access.
- Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park
Pine forest and the National Astronomical Observatory in the mountains of Baja California. Cool high country above the desert.
Other parks within reach of Baja California
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 55.6 km (34.5 mi) | 1 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 162 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 189 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Channel Islands National Park | 329 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Death Valley National Park | 428 km (266 mi) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Saguaro National Park | 493 km (306 mi) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 496 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park | 522 km (324 mi) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 529 km (329 mi) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 567 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Baja California
- Tijuana
- Mexicali
- Ensenada
- Tecate
- Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria
- San Felipe
- Lázaro Cárdenas
- Vicente Guerrero
- Camalú
- Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota
- San Luis
- Ciudad Coahuila
- Colonia Venustiano Carranza
- Emiliano Zapata
- Tecolotes
- Ejido Hermosillo
- Los Algodones
- San Vicente
- Cereso del Hongo
- Benito Juárez
- Ejido Lázaro Cárdenas
- La Rumorosa
- El Rosario de Arriba
- Fraccionamiento del Valle
All municipalities in Baja California
Common questions
How many national parks are in Baja California?
3: Constitución 1857 National Park, San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park, and Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park.
What is the closest national park to Baja California?
Constitución 1857 National Park, roughly 55.6 km (34.5 mi) out and about 1 hr 11 min of driving from the centre of Baja California.