National parks near Dautillos, Sinaloa
Cabo Pulmo National Park is the closest national park to Dautillos, Sinaloa — 205 km (128 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 28 min behind the wheel.
Cabo Pulmo and Bahía de Loreto are better with a night booked nearby.
Dautillos has a population of about 2,109.
National parks near Dautillos
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Pulmo National Park | 205 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bahía de Loreto National Park | 341 km (212 mi) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Basaseachic Falls National Park | 380 km (236 mi) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Isabel National Park | 384 km (239 mi) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 439 km (273 mi) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 477 km (297 mi) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Islas Marietas National Park | 510 km (317 mi) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park | 672 km (417 mi) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 687 km (427 mi) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park | 733 km (455 mi) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Camping near Dautillos
Within reach of Dautillos, 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 Dautillos 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 Dautillos
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dautillos?
Cabo Pulmo National Park. It is about 205 km (128 mi) from Dautillos, roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Dautillos?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Dautillos?
10 parks are within reach of Dautillos, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Where can you camp near Dautillos?
Recreation.gov lists 6 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Dautillos. All of them are at Big Bend National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Dautillos?
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.