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National parks near Francisco I. Madero, Durango

Francisco I. Madero sits inside the Guadalupe Victoria area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Guadalupe Victoria for the full write-up.

Sierra de Órganos National Park is the closest national park to Francisco I. Madero, Durango — 88.7 km (55.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 45 min behind the wheel.

Sierra de Órganos makes a full day trip — leave early. Isla Isabel is better with a night booked nearby.

Francisco I. Madero has a population of about 4,550.

National parks near Francisco I. Madero

Parks ranked by distance from Francisco I. Madero
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sierra de Órganos National Park88.7 km (55.1 mi)1 hr 45 minDoable as a day trip
Isla Isabel National Park326 km (203 mi)5 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park421 km (262 mi)6 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Marietas National Park432 km (268 mi)6 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
El Sabinal National Park446 km (277 mi)7 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
El Potosí National Park457 km (284 mi)7 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Gogorrón National Park461 km (287 mi)7 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Cabo Pulmo National Park530 km (329 mi)8 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Cumbres de Majalca National Park535 km (332 mi)8 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park545 km (339 mi)8 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Sierra de Órganos National Park is generally best December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November as the quieter shoulder either side.

June to November is the wet and hurricane season — heavy rain, high humidity, and occasional storm closures.

Heat and humidity are constant. Plan activity for early morning and carry more water than feels necessary.

Month-by-month detail for Sierra de Órganos National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Francisco I. Madero 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 Francisco I. Madero
PairApartEstimated drive
Cumbres de Monterrey → El Sabinal30.4 km (18.9 mi)44 min
Isla Isabel → Islas Marietas131 km (81.6 mi)2 hr 23 min
Sierra de Órganos → Isla Isabel306 km (190 mi)4 hr 57 min

Planning a trip from Francisco I. Madero

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 Sierra de Órganos National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Francisco I. Madero?

Sierra de Órganos National Park. It is about 88.7 km (55.1 mi) from Francisco I. Madero, roughly 1 hr 45 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Francisco I. Madero?

Yes — Sierra de Órganos National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Francisco I. Madero?

10 parks are within reach of Francisco I. Madero, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Francisco I. Madero?

For Sierra de Órganos National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.