There are plenty of options for camping enthusiasts in the area around our city—beautiful spots that combine nature and tranquility. Check out the best places to camp near Guadalajara.
If routine, traffic, and other day-to-day stresses seem to be getting to you, here’s the solution: get out of the city for a couple of days. Nature and fresh air are great remedies, and these spots we’ve selected let you enjoy them.
A nature reserve with pools, mango trees, a restaurant, and restrooms, this place is perfectly equipped to introduce you to the art of sleeping outdoors in a very safe and welcoming environment. During the summer, macaws pass through the area; in July and August, fireflies are common; and after the rains, an 80-meter waterfall forms.
🕒 Distance: 1 hour 15 minutes
📍 Location: Huilotán, Jalisco
🔗 Contact: Huilotán Ecological Park
Another well-maintained option with 24-hour security, this nature park features swimming pools, restrooms, and trails to explore beautiful green spaces. It’s the perfect place to unwind and feel completely safe. You can bring your pet, your tent, and everything you need for meals. There are also designated areas for campfires.
🕒 Distance: 45 minutes
📍 Location: Juchipila, Jalisco
🔗 Contact: Parque Jabalí
Sierra de Quila
A beautiful mountainous region, this protected natural area boasts plenty of natural attractions and is home to great biodiversity. We recommend spending the night near the Ciénega waterfalls, a cascade about 30 meters high.
🕒 Distance: 1 hour 50 minutes
📍 Location: Tecolotlán, Jalisco
🔗 Contact: Various locations
Rancho El Tecuán
Looking for somewhere close by that still lets you spend the night under the stars? This spot is located within La Primavera Forest. You can bring your bike to explore the trails, and they also offer horseback riding. There are barbecue grills and picnic tables available.
🕒 Distance: 45 minutes
📍 Location: Prolongación Mariano Otero km 10.5, Bosque La Primavera
🔗 Contact: El Tecuán
La Selvita
An ideal spot for camping and enjoying nature. This site offers a peaceful setting perfect for unwinding. Campers can enjoy hikes along nature trails, observe the local flora and fauna, and spend a night under the stars. It’s important to bring the right gear.
🕒 Distance: 1 hour 30 minutes
📍 Location: Tecolotlán
🔗 Contact: La Selvita
Hidden River
A forest recreation area surrounded by woods and streams where you’ll find a campground as well as cabins if you prefer a more solid roof over your head. They have everything you need for a few days of getting away from it all in the heart of nature.
🕒 Distance: 2 hours 30 minutes
📍 Location: Chiquilistán, Jalisco
🔗 Contact: Hidden River
La Laguna Ecotourism Park
Another option: here, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as sport fishing (and eating fresh catfish and morras), hiking, and more—all in a setting surrounded by nature. You can bring your pet.
🕒 Distance: 1 hour 10 minutes
📍 Location: San Cristóbal de la Barranca, Jalisco
🔗 Contact: La Laguna Ecotourism Park
Los Hervores Ecological Park
This park is famous for its hot springs, one of its main attractions, since you’ll always find warm water no matter what time of year it is. In addition to the pools, it features a river and everything you need for camping.
🕒 Distance: 1 hour 45 minutes
📍 Location: San Cristóbal de la Barranca, Jalisco
🔗 Contact: Los Hervores
Presa Calderón Ecological Park
A popular destination for camping near Guadalajara and enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. As its name suggests, there’s a reservoir here . So, you can go sport fishing, take a boat ride, and more. It also features a restaurant, barbecue grills, restrooms, and more.
🕒 Distance: 1 hour 45 minutes
📍 Location: Zapotlanejo, Jalisco
🔗 Contact: Presa Calderón Ecotourism Center
This is a great option for those who like to set up their own tent and enjoy nature. Inside the Bosque de la Primavera, after spending some time at spots like the Río Caliente, you’ll find this campground where you’ll have access to restrooms, showers, barbecue grills, and a zip line without having to go very far.
🕒 Distance: 50 minutes
📍 Location: Bosque de la Primavera
🔗 Contact: Agua Dulce Ecotourism Ranch
If, in addition to sleeping under the stars, you’re looking for water activities and green spaces, La Hiedra Recreational Park is just 45 minutes from Guadalajara and offers swimming ponds, picnic areas , and a campground with tables, grills, and event furniture rentals.
🕒 Distance: 45 minutes
📍 Location: El Arenal
🔗 Contact: La Hiedra Recreational Park
El Galápago Spa, in San Cristóbal de la Barranca (Jalisco), is a great option for camping: it has hot springs, pools, water slides, and a river area—all in a family-friendly and pet-friendly environment.
🕒 Distance: 1 hour 20 minutes
📍 Location: San Cristóbal de la Barranca
🔗 Contact: El Galápago Spa
