Hidalgo
El Chico National Park Campground
Established Campground
Perched at 8,200 feet in the pine-covered hills of Hidalgo, El Chico offers a surprisingly alpine feel just two hours from Mexico City. The campground has designated sites scattered through oak and pine forest, with fire rings and basic facilities. Nights get legitimately cold even in summer — pack layers. The area sees Mexican family groups on weekends but stays quiet midweek.
Access is via paved road from Pachuca, then 12 kilometers of winding mountain road to the park entrance. The campground road is gravel but passable for any vehicle. Best avoided during heavy rains when the mountain roads get slick. Park entrance fee required.
Pine forest mountain camping near Mexico City
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | el chico National Park, C. Mariano Abasolo 242, Centro, 42000 Pachuca de Soto, Hgo., Mexico Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Pachuca, Hidalgo |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $150.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 7 nights |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | CONANP |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |