Bosencheve National Park

A National Park (1940) Of Pine Forest, Meadows And A Shallow Lake On The Volcanic Highlands West Of The Capital, With The Cerro San Antonio Ridge, Cabins And Rustic Camping. A Quiet Park Reached By Gravel And Paved Roads, More Used By Local Families Than By Tourists, Cold At Night · Villa de Allende, Estado de México

Bosencheve National Park, declared in 1940, is a volcanic highland of pine and oak forest, meadows and a shallow lake near Villa de Allende in the State of Mexico, about 40 km from Valle de Bravo. The ridge of Cerro San Antonio rises above the water, and the forest tracks lead to clearings, cabins and rustic camping areas. It is a quiet park, used more by local families for weekend picnics, horse rides and camping than by foreign visitors. It suits campers, birdwatchers, photographers and people who want cold mountain air and silence within reach of Toluca and Mexico City. It is worth the effort when you want a simple outdoor night and have your own transport. It is not worth it for someone looking for marked trails, a visitor centre, shops or comfort, or for a rushed day with no car. Roads include gravel, nights are cold, and fog and rain arrive fast, so go prepared, carry your own water and plan to leave in daylight.

Bosencheve, a forested volcanic park with a lake near Villa de Allende, about 40 km west of Valle de Bravo; coordinates approximate, Villa de Allende, Estado de México, Mexico

The park is usually open in daylight, commonly from morning to late afternoon, with campers staying overnight under local rules. Gate staff and fees are managed locally and may change, so confirm before you drive. Walking the public road and the lake shore may be FREE, while vehicle entry, camping and horse hire usually carry small charges. Some areas, cabins and ranger posts are CLOSED outside weekends and holidays, and heavy rain can close gravel tracks. There is no regular public transport inside the park.

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