National parks in Michoacán

Michoacán has 6 national parks: Barranca del Cupatitzio, Bosencheve, Cerro de Garnica, Insurgente José María Morelos, Lago de Camécuaro, and Rayón.

National parks in Michoacán

Barranca del Cupatitzio National ParkMichoacán
A steep ravine with springs and cloud forest above Uruapan, Michoacán. Short walks along the Cupatitzio River through lush canyon walls.
Bosencheve National ParkMichoacán / Estado de México
High-elevation forest and meadows on the Michoacán–Estado de México line. Weekend hiking and picnic country from the Toluca–Morelia corridor.
Cerro de Garnica National ParkMichoacán
Pine–fir forest on a Michoacán highland ridge west of Morelia. Quiet mountain trails and cool air above the central plateau.
Insurgente José María Morelos National ParkMichoacán
Pine–oak forest in the Michoacán highlands named for the independence leader. Cool mountain country west of Morelia.
Lago de Camécuaro National ParkMichoacán
A spring-fed lake surrounded by ahuehuete cypress in Michoacán. Short shaded walks and paddle boats on clear green water.
Rayón National ParkMichoacán
Pine–oak forest in the Michoacán highlands near Uruapan. Cool woodland in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

Other parks within reach of Michoacán

Parks ranked by distance from the centre of Michoacán
Park	Straight-line distance	Estimated drive	Realistic trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park	12.7 km (7.9 mi)	21 min	Right on your doorstep
Rayón National Park	37.2 km (23.1 mi)	52 min	Doable as a day trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park	42.6 km (26.5 mi)	58 min	Doable as a day trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park	66.8 km (41.5 mi)	1 hr 24 min	Doable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park	93.4 km (58 mi)	1 hr 49 min	Doable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park	168 km (104 mi)	2 hr 55 min	Doable as a day trip
El Cimatario National Park	179 km (111 mi)	3 hr 5 min	Best as a weekend
Cerro de las Campanas National Park	180 km (112 mi)	3 hr 6 min	Best as a weekend
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park	200 km (124 mi)	3 hr 24 min	Best as a weekend
Nevado de Toluca National Park	209 km (130 mi)	3 hr 32 min	Best as a weekend

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Common questions

How many national parks are in Michoacán?

6: Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Bosencheve National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Lago de Camécuaro National Park, and Rayón National Park.

What is the closest national park to Michoacán?

Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, roughly 12.7 km (7.9 mi) out and about 21 min of driving from the centre of Michoacán.