National parks near Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes, Durango
Sierra de Órganos National Park is the closest national park to Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes, Durango — 263 km (163 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 19 min behind the wheel.
Sierra de Órganos is better with a night booked nearby.
Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes has a population of about 4,761.
National parks near Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 263 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isla Isabel National Park | 389 km (241 mi) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 393 km (244 mi) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 399 km (248 mi) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabo Pulmo National Park | 431 km (268 mi) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 499 km (310 mi) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Marietas National Park | 516 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 544 km (338 mi) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bahía de Loreto National Park | 545 km (338 mi) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 573 km (356 mi) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Camping near Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes
Within reach of Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes, 6 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 6 at Big Bend.
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
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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes 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 |
| Sierra de Órganos → Isla Isabel | 306 km (190 mi) | 4 hr 57 min |
Planning a trip from Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes
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.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes?
Sierra de Órganos National Park. It is about 263 km (163 mi) from Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes, roughly 4 hr 19 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes?
10 parks are within reach of Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Where can you camp near Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes?
Recreation.gov lists 6 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes. All of them are at Big Bend National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes?
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.