Parks Manager

National parks near Cameron County, Texas

The closest national park to Cameron County, Texas is El Sabinal National Park — about 160 mi (258 km) 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 Cameron County

Parks ranked by distance from Cameron County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Sabinal National Park160 mi (258 km)4 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park176 mi (283 km)4 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Los Novillos National Park307 mi (494 km)7 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
El Potosí National Park336 mi (541 km)8 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Gogorrón National Park361 mi (580 km)8 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Mármoles National Park373 mi (600 km)9 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
El Chico National Park408 mi (657 km)10 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Big Bend National Park414 mi (667 km)10 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park416 mi (669 km)10 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de Órganos National Park419 mi (674 km)10 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Cameron County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cameron County?

El Sabinal National Park, about 160 mi (258 km) away and roughly 4 hr 15 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Cameron County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.