National parks near La Loma (La Loma de Quila), Sinaloa
La Loma (La Loma de Quila) sits inside the El Rosario area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near El Rosario for the full write-up.
Cabo Pulmo National Park is the closest national park to La Loma (La Loma de Quila), Sinaloa — 247 km (153 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 5 min behind the wheel.
Cabo Pulmo, Isla Isabel, and Sierra de Órganos are better with a night booked nearby.
La Loma (La Loma de Quila) has a population of about 1,362.
National parks near La Loma (La Loma de Quila)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Pulmo National Park | 247 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isla Isabel National Park | 313 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bahía de Loreto National Park | 425 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 430 km (267 mi) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Marietas National Park | 443 km (275 mi) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 497 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park | 657 km (408 mi) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 670 km (416 mi) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 708 km (440 mi) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Camping near La Loma (La Loma de Quila)
Within reach of La Loma (La Loma de Quila), 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
Cabo Pulmo 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 La Loma (La Loma de Quila) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Isla Isabel → Sierra de Órganos | 306 km (190 mi) | 4 hr 57 min |
| Cabo Pulmo → Bahía de Loreto | 320 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from La Loma (La Loma de Quila)
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 Culiacán
- Culiacán
- El Rosario
- Eldorado
- Quilá
- Jesús María
- El Salado
- Sanalona
- Costa Rica
- El Diez
- Adolfo López Mateos (El Tamarindo)
- Culiacancito
- El Limón de los Ramos
- Guadalupe Victoria
- Pueblos Unidos
- Bellavista
- El Higueral
- Las Arenitas
- Higueras de Abuya
- Estación Obispo
- Miguel Valdez Quintero (El Corazón)
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Portaceli
- San Diego
- La Palmita y Anexos (La Presita)
Common questions
What is the closest national park to La Loma (La Loma de Quila)?
Cabo Pulmo National Park. It is about 247 km (153 mi) from La Loma (La Loma de Quila), roughly 4 hr 5 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from La Loma (La Loma de Quila)?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near La Loma (La Loma de Quila)?
10 parks are within reach of La Loma (La Loma de Quila), 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Where can you camp near La Loma (La Loma de Quila)?
Recreation.gov lists 6 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of La Loma (La Loma de Quila). All of them are at Big Bend National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near La Loma (La Loma de Quila)?
For Cabo Pulmo National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.