National parks near Ejido Benito Juárez, Chihuahua
Cumbres de Majalca National Park is the closest national park to Ejido Benito Juárez, Chihuahua — 154 km (96 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 43 min behind the wheel.
Pine forest and rock towers in the Sierra de Majalca above Chihuahua city. Cool mountain country in the northern Sierra Madre.
Cumbres de Majalca National Park makes a full day trip — leave early. Basaseachic Falls National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, White Sands National Park, Chiricahua National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and Big Bend National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Ejido Benito Juárez gates the entrance itself, but 3 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Ejido Benito Juárez has a population of about 5,778.
Cumbres de Majalca National Park
Basaseachic Falls National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
White Sands National Park
Chiricahua National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Best time to visit Cumbres de Majalca National Park. Getting to Cumbres de Majalca National Park.
National parks near Ejido Benito Juárez
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 154 km (96 mi) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 275 km (171 mi) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 297 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Chiricahua National Park | 313 km (194 mi) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Big Bend National Park | 365 km (227 mi) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Saguaro National Park | 472 km (293 mi) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 583 km (363 mi) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 596 km (370 mi) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Ejido Benito Juárez
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | Guadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| White Sands National Park | Backcountry camping permit | 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 Ejido Benito Juárez
Within reach of Ejido Benito Juárez, 11 campgrounds across 4 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 6 at Big Bend National Park, 3 at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, 1 at Chiricahua National Park, and 1 at Saguaro National Park.
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
Cumbres de Majalca 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 Ejido Benito Juárez 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains → White Sands | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min |
| Cumbres de Majalca → Basaseachic Falls | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min |
| White Sands → Chiricahua | 295 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 48 min |
Planning a trip from Ejido Benito Juárez
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 Ejido Benito Juárez?
Cumbres de Majalca National Park. It is about 154 km (96 mi) from Ejido Benito Juárez, roughly 2 hr 43 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ejido Benito Juárez?
Yes — Cumbres de Majalca National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Ejido Benito Juárez?
10 parks are within reach of Ejido Benito Juárez, and 1 of them is close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Ejido Benito Juárez?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 3 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Guadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness Permits, Backcountry camping permit at White Sands National Park, and Wilderness backpacking permit at Petrified Forest National Park. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Ejido Benito Juárez?
Recreation.gov lists 11 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Ejido Benito Juárez. They are spread across 4 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ejido Benito Juárez?
For Cumbres de Majalca National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then October through November. Either side of that, February and early December stays quieter.