National parks near Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete), Sinaloa
Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete) sits inside the Los Mochis area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Los Mochis for the full write-up.
Bahía de Loreto National Park is the closest national park to Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete), Sinaloa — 211 km (131 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 33 min behind the wheel.
Bahía de Loreto, Basaseachic Falls, and Cabo Pulmo are better with a night booked nearby.
Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete) has a population of about 3,456.
Bahía de Loreto
Basaseachic Falls
Cabo Pulmo
Cumbres de Majalca
San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago
Isla Isabel
National parks near Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahía de Loreto National Park | 211 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 242 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabo Pulmo National Park | 295 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 394 km (245 mi) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park | 495 km (307 mi) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Isabel National Park | 567 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 587 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 669 km (416 mi) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Marietas National Park | 692 km (430 mi) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Saguaro National Park | 720 km (447 mi) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Camping near Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete)
Within reach of Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete), 7 campgrounds across 2 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 6 at Big Bend and 1 at Saguaro.
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
Bahía de Loreto National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Basaseachic Falls → Cumbres de Majalca | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min |
| Bahía de Loreto → Cabo Pulmo | 320 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 9 min |
| Bahía de Loreto → San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago | 373 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete)
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.
Other towns in Ahome
- Los Mochis
- Higuera de Zaragoza
- Chihuahuita
- Bacorehuis
- Jitzámuri
- Ahome
- Topolobampo
- San Miguel Zapotitlán
- Compuertas
- Primero de Mayo
- Nuevo San Miguel
- Mochis
- El Colorado
- Cerrillos (Campo 35)
- Las Grullas Margen Izquierda
- Cohuibampo
- El Aguajito
- Cinco de Mayo
- Ejido Ohuira
- El Guayabo
- Heriberto Valdez Romero (El Guayabo)
- Ricardo Flores Magón
- Campo la Arrocera
- Ejido Mayocoba
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete)?
Bahía de Loreto National Park. It is about 211 km (131 mi) from Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete), roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete)?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete)?
10 parks are within reach of Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete), 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Where can you camp near Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete)?
Recreation.gov lists 7 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete). They are spread across 2 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Alfonso G. Calderón (Poblado Siete)?
For Bahía de Loreto National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.