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.
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.