National parks near Ciudad Coahuila, Baja California
Constitución 1857 National Park is the closest national park to Ciudad Coahuila, Baja California — 104 km (64.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 59 min behind the wheel.
Pine forest, meadows, and small lakes in the Sierra de Juárez of northern Baja California. Cool mountain country above the desert.
Constitución 1857 National Park and Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Joshua Tree National Park and Saguaro National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Ciudad Coahuila gates the entrance itself, but 4 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Ciudad Coahuila has a population of about 7,596.
Constitución 1857 National Park
Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Saguaro National Park
San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Best time to visit Constitución 1857 National Park. Getting to Constitución 1857 National Park.
National parks near Ciudad Coahuila
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitución 1857 National Park | 104 km (64.6 mi) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park | 151 km (93.8 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 196 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saguaro National Park | 357 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park | 426 km (265 mi) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 459 km (285 mi) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Death Valley National Park | 480 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 503 km (313 mi) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Chiricahua National Park | 533 km (331 mi) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 569 km (353 mi) | 8 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Ciudad Coahuila
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree National Park | Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Tuweep Area Day Use Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Death Valley National Park | Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Petrified Forest National Park | Wilderness backpacking permit | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Ciudad Coahuila
Within reach of Ciudad Coahuila, 24 campgrounds across 6 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Joshua Tree National Park, 8 at Channel Islands National Park, 3 at Grand Canyon National Park, and 2 at Death Valley National Park, plus 2 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Constitución 1857 National Park is generally best March through May, then October through November, with February and early December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Summer highs regularly clear 100 °F / 38 °C. Winter is pleasant by day but nights drop below freezing at elevation.
Summer heat is the real hazard, not the crowds. Hike at dawn, skip exposed trails after mid-morning, and never rely on finding water.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Ciudad Coahuila are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Constitución 1857 → Sierra de San Pedro Mártir | 135 km (83.7 mi) | 2 hr 26 min |
| Constitución 1857 → Joshua Tree | 198 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 22 min |
| Sierra de San Pedro Mártir → Joshua Tree | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min |
Planning a trip from Ciudad Coahuila
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ciudad Coahuila?
Constitución 1857 National Park. It is about 104 km (64.6 mi) from Ciudad Coahuila, roughly 1 hr 59 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ciudad Coahuila?
Yes — Constitución 1857 National Park and Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Ciudad Coahuila?
10 parks are within reach of Ciudad Coahuila, and 2 of them are close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Ciudad Coahuila?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 4 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permits, Death Valley National Park Wilderness Permits, and Tuweep Area Day Use Tickets at Grand Canyon National Park. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Ciudad Coahuila?
Recreation.gov lists 24 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Ciudad Coahuila. They are spread across 6 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ciudad Coahuila?
For Constitución 1857 National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then October through November. Either side of that, February and early December stays quieter.