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8 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
34 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Cameron County, Texas, United States.
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34 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (47 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Willacy County, Texas, United States.
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37 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (42 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas, United States.
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51 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (64 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Cameron County, Texas, United States.
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51 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 50 min by car (64 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Historic site in Brownsville (vicinity), Cameron County, Texas.
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120 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 10 min by car (182 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Texas, United States.
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122 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 50 min by car (167 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Non-profit organization in the USA.
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129 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (145 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Texas, United States.
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Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.
5 recreation areas and campgrounds within 133 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
12 miles southeast · 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.
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12 miles southeast · 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.
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51 miles east · 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.
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56 miles east · 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.
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133 miles northeast · 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.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 17, 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 Harlingen, Raymondville, Rio Grande City, Brownsville, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 34 miles east in a straight line; driving takes about 45 min over 40 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 34 miles northeast in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr over 47 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 37 miles west 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 verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.