National parks near Las Moras, Sinaloa
Las Moras sits inside the Guasave area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Guasave for the full write-up.
Cabo Pulmo National Park is the closest national park to Las Moras, Sinaloa — 266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 22 min behind the wheel.
Cabo Pulmo, Bahía de Loreto, and Basaseachic Falls are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Las Moras gates the entrance itself, but Guadalupe Mountains National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Las Moras has a population of about 1,828.
National parks near Las Moras
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Pulmo National Park | 266 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bahía de Loreto National Park | 268 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 276 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 401 km (249 mi) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Isabel National Park | 498 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 518 km (322 mi) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park | 567 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Marietas National Park | 625 km (388 mi) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 651 km (404 mi) | 10 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 779 km (484 mi) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Las Moras
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains | Guadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Las Moras
Within reach of Las Moras, 9 campgrounds across 2 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 6 at Big Bend and 3 at Guadalupe Mountains.
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 Las Moras 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 |
| Cabo Pulmo → Bahía de Loreto | 320 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 9 min |
Planning a trip from Las Moras
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 Guasave
- Guasave
- Gabriel Leyva Solano
- Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
- Adolfo Ruíz Cortínes
- Juan José Ríos
- Estación Bamoa
- La Trinidad
- Los Ángeles
- El Burrión
- Corerepe
- Bachoco
- Tamazula
- Nío
- Bamoa
- El Varal (San Sebastián Número Uno)
- El Huitusi
- Las Brisas
- La Brecha
- Portugués de Gálvez
- Guasavito
- San Pedro Guasave
- Pueblo Viejo
- Caimanero
- Colonia 24 de Febrero
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Las Moras?
Cabo Pulmo National Park. It is about 266 km (165 mi) from Las Moras, roughly 4 hr 22 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Las Moras?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Las Moras?
10 parks are within reach of Las Moras, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Las Moras?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Guadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness Permits. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Las Moras?
Recreation.gov lists 9 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Las Moras. They are spread across 2 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Las Moras?
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.