In Guadalajara’s environs you’ll find many natural areas with
excellent camping facilities offering a wide variety of services to
make your outing a fun and educational experience.
Tapalpa. Located 130 km (81 mi) southwest of Guadalajara off
Highway 54. This is one of the most beautiful towns in southern
Jalisco, as it has preserved many of the old characteristics of the
state’s ancient farming and agricultural communities. Has
magnificent mountainous areas, such as Las Piedrotas and Los
Frailes, and provides safe camping grounds. In Las Piedrotas there
is a brook that provides all the fresh water you’ll need.
Bosque La Primavera. Located in the Primavera Sierra, 20 km
(12 mi) west of Guadalajara along the Guadalajara-Tepic Highway. It
is considered the most important national park in the metropolitan
area and is often referred to as the city’s lungs. It has a
territorial extension of 36,229 hectares (89,485 acres), which is
dotted with pines and Encino oaks. Inside the park you can see what
was once the Colli Volcano. Here you’ll find spots like the Cañon de
las Flores and Las Tinajitas, which offer decent camping areas.
You’ll also find some hot springs, such as the Rio Caliente, with a
maximum water temperature of 50º C (122º F).
Bosque El Centinela. One of the most colorful reforested
areas in Guadalajara’s environs. It has some 109 hectares (269
acres) of pine and eucalyptus forest. Located in Zapopan on Avenida
Periferico Norte, about 3.5 km (2 mi) from Guadalajara’s center.
These grounds are great for a family camping trip, as they allow you
to observe and enjoy the beauty of the natural landscapes found in
Guadalajara’s environs.
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