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National parks near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete), Baja California

Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete) sits inside the Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria for the full write-up.

Constitución 1857 National Park is the closest national park to Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete), Baja California — 104 km (64.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 59 min behind the wheel.

Constitución 1857 and Sierra de San Pedro Mártir make a full day trip — leave early. Joshua Tree and Saguaro are better with a night booked nearby.

Nothing near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete) gates the entrance itself, but 5 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.

Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete) has a population of about 5,617.

National parks near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)

Parks ranked by distance from Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Constitución 1857 National Park104 km (64.4 mi)1 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park151 km (93.9 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Joshua Tree National Park196 km (122 mi)3 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Saguaro National Park358 km (222 mi)5 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park426 km (265 mi)6 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Channel Islands National Park458 km (285 mi)7 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Death Valley National Park480 km (298 mi)7 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Grand Canyon National Park503 km (313 mi)7 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Petrified Forest National Park569 km (353 mi)8 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Sequoia National Park581 km (361 mi)9 hrWorth a longer road trip

What to book before you leave Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)

Reservations needed at parks near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)
ParkWhat needs bookingCoversHow
Grand CanyonTuweep Area Day Use TicketsOne road or areaTimed reservation
Joshua TreeJoshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking PermitsOne hike or backcountry tripPermit or lottery
Death ValleyDeath Valley National Park Wilderness PermitsOne hike or backcountry tripPermit or lottery
Petrified ForestWilderness backpacking permitOne hike or backcountry tripPermit or lottery
SequoiaSequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness PermitsOne hike or backcountry tripPermit or lottery

Camping near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)

Within reach of Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete), 29 campgrounds across 6 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 9 at Joshua Tree, 7 at Channel Islands, 7 at Sequoia, and 3 at Grand Canyon, 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.

Month-by-month detail for Constitución 1857 National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete) are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)
PairApartEstimated drive
Constitución 1857 → Sierra de San Pedro Mártir135 km (83.7 mi)2 hr 26 min
Constitución 1857 → Joshua Tree198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 min
Sierra de San Pedro Mártir → Joshua Tree323 km (201 mi)5 hr 12 min
Sierra de San Pedro Mártir → San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago338 km (210 mi)5 hr 26 min

Planning a trip from Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)

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.

Read the Constitución 1857 National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)?

Constitución 1857 National Park. It is about 104 km (64.4 mi) from Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete), roughly 1 hr 59 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)?

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 (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)?

10 parks are within reach of Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete), 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)?

None of them gate the entrance itself. 5 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. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.

Where can you camp near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)?

Recreation.gov lists 29 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete). They are spread across 6 of those parks.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Ciudad Coahuila (Kilómetro Cincuenta y Siete)?

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.