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National parks near Las Quemazones, Sinaloa

Las Quemazones sits inside the Guasave area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Guasave for the full write-up.

Bahía de Loreto National Park is the closest national park to Las Quemazones, Sinaloa — 268 km (167 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 24 min behind the wheel.

Bahía de Loreto, Cabo Pulmo, and Basaseachic Falls are better with a night booked nearby.

Nothing near Las Quemazones gates the entrance itself, but Guadalupe Mountains National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.

Las Quemazones has a population of about 1,319.

National parks near Las Quemazones

Parks ranked by distance from Las Quemazones
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Bahía de Loreto National Park268 km (167 mi)4 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Cabo Pulmo National Park269 km (167 mi)4 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Basaseachic Falls National Park273 km (170 mi)4 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Cumbres de Majalca National Park397 km (247 mi)6 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Isla Isabel National Park500 km (311 mi)7 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de Órganos National Park518 km (322 mi)8 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park565 km (351 mi)8 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Marietas National Park627 km (390 mi)9 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Big Bend National Park648 km (403 mi)9 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Guadalupe Mountains National Park776 km (482 mi)11 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip

What to book before you leave Las Quemazones

Reservations needed at parks near Las Quemazones
ParkWhat needs bookingCoversHow
Guadalupe MountainsGuadalupe Mountains National Park Wilderness PermitsOne hike or backcountry tripPermit or lottery

Camping near Las Quemazones

Within reach of Las Quemazones, 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

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.

Month-by-month detail for Bahía de Loreto National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Las Quemazones 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 Las Quemazones
PairApartEstimated drive
Basaseachic Falls → Cumbres de Majalca188 km (117 mi)3 hr 13 min
Bahía de Loreto → Cabo Pulmo320 km (199 mi)5 hr 9 min

Planning a trip from Las Quemazones

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 Bahía de Loreto National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Las Quemazones?

Bahía de Loreto National Park. It is about 268 km (167 mi) from Las Quemazones, roughly 4 hr 24 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Las Quemazones?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Las Quemazones?

10 parks are within reach of Las Quemazones, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Las Quemazones?

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 Quemazones?

Recreation.gov lists 9 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Las Quemazones. They are spread across 2 of those parks.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Las Quemazones?

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.