National parks near Matamoros, Tamaulipas
The closest national park to Matamoros, Tamaulipas is El Sabinal National Park — about 259 km (161 mi) away, or roughly 4 hr 15 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
El Sabinal National Park
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
Los Novillos National Park
El Potosí National Park
Gogorrón National Park
Los Mármoles National Park
Best time to visit El Sabinal National Park. Getting to El Sabinal National Park.
National parks near Matamoros
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sabinal National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 284 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 508 km (315 mi) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Potosí National Park | 532 km (331 mi) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gogorrón National Park | 571 km (355 mi) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Mármoles National Park | 587 km (364 mi) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Chico National Park | 643 km (399 mi) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 658 km (409 mi) | 10 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Cimatario National Park | 662 km (411 mi) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 673 km (418 mi) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Matamoros
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Matamoros?
El Sabinal National Park, about 259 km (161 mi) away and roughly 4 hr 15 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Matamoros in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.