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8 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Town23 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Town in Cameron County, Texas, United States.
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Town31 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Texas, USA.
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Town35 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (42 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States.
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Town49 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (63 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Hidalgo County, Texas, United States.
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51 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (62 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States.
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State park58 miles west · straight-line distance
Texas state park.
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State park122 miles north · straight-line distance
State park in Texas, United States.
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Things to do130 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 50 min by car (166 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Non-profit organization in the USA.
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5 recreation areas and campgrounds within 134 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
7 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America.
BikingHikingHistoryWildlife viewing
22 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1946 to provide habitat for wintering waterfowl and other migratory birds, principally redhead ducks.
BikingBirdingCampingFishingHikingHuntingMotor BoatNature education
42 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1979 with a management priority to protect biodiversity. As a wildlife corridor, the refuge follows the Rio Grande along the last 275 river miles.
ArcheryBeachBirdingHikingHuntingNon-Motorized BoatingPhotographyRanger programs
42 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1943 for the protection of migratory birds, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is positioned along an east-west and north-south juncture of two major migratory routes for many species of birds.
BikingBirdingHikingPhotographyRanger programs
134 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Mission-Aransas Reserve is a large contiguous complex of wetland, terrestrial and marine environments named for the two river systems that flow into it.
PaddlingPhotographySwimming
From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes South Padre Island, Mercedes, Weslaco, Edinburg, McAllen. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 23 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 31 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 38 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 35 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 45 min over 42 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.