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National parks near Ojo de Agua de Palmillas, Sinaloa

Isla Isabel National Park is the closest national park to Ojo de Agua de Palmillas, Sinaloa — 90.6 km (56.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 47 min behind the wheel.

Isla Isabel makes a full day trip — leave early. Islas Marietas and Sierra de Órganos are better with a night booked nearby.

Ojo de Agua de Palmillas has a population of about 2,833.

National parks near Ojo de Agua de Palmillas

Parks ranked by distance from Ojo de Agua de Palmillas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Isla Isabel National Park90.6 km (56.3 mi)1 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Islas Marietas National Park214 km (133 mi)3 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Órganos National Park228 km (142 mi)3 hr 49 minBest as a weekend
Cabo Pulmo National Park401 km (249 mi)6 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park402 km (250 mi)6 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park464 km (288 mi)7 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Gogorrón National Park499 km (310 mi)7 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park508 km (316 mi)7 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
El Potosí National Park513 km (319 mi)8 hrWorth a longer road trip
Rayón National Park532 km (331 mi)8 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Isla Isabel 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 Isla Isabel National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Ojo de Agua de Palmillas 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 Ojo de Agua de Palmillas
PairApartEstimated drive
Isla Isabel → Islas Marietas131 km (81.6 mi)2 hr 23 min
Islas Marietas → Volcán Nevado de Colima244 km (152 mi)4 hr 2 min
Isla Isabel → Sierra de Órganos306 km (190 mi)4 hr 57 min
Isla Isabel → Volcán Nevado de Colima351 km (218 mi)5 hr 37 min

Planning a trip from Ojo de Agua de Palmillas

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 Isla Isabel National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Ojo de Agua de Palmillas?

Isla Isabel National Park. It is about 90.6 km (56.3 mi) from Ojo de Agua de Palmillas, roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ojo de Agua de Palmillas?

Yes — Isla Isabel National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Ojo de Agua de Palmillas?

10 parks are within reach of Ojo de Agua de Palmillas, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Ojo de Agua de Palmillas?

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