National parks near Las Varas, Chihuahua
Las Varas sits inside the Ciudad Delicias area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ciudad Delicias for the full write-up.
Cumbres de Majalca National Park is the closest national park to Las Varas, Chihuahua — 133 km (82.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 24 min behind the wheel.
Cumbres de Majalca makes a full day trip — leave early. Big Bend and Basaseachic Falls are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Las Varas gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Las Varas has a population of about 2,410.
National parks near Las Varas
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 133 km (82.7 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 285 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 421 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 450 km (279 mi) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 455 km (283 mi) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 511 km (317 mi) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 523 km (325 mi) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 584 km (363 mi) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 613 km (381 mi) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Las Varas
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains | Guadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| White Sands | Backcountry camping permit | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Las Varas
Within reach of Las Varas, 9 campgrounds across 2 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 6 at Big Bend and 3 at Guadalupe Mountains.
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 Las Varas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cumbres de Majalca → Basaseachic Falls | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min |
| Big Bend → Los Novillos | 226 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min |
| Cumbres de Majalca → Big Bend | 318 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 8 min |
| Big Bend → Guadalupe Mountains | 335 km (208 mi) | 5 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Las Varas
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 Las Varas?
Cumbres de Majalca National Park. It is about 133 km (82.7 mi) from Las Varas, roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Las Varas?
Yes — Cumbres de Majalca National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Las Varas?
10 parks are within reach of Las Varas, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Las Varas?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 2 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Guadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness Permits and Backcountry camping permit at White Sands. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Las Varas?
Recreation.gov lists 9 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Las Varas. They are spread across 2 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Las Varas?
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.