National monument

Chiricahua National Monument

Chiricahua National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Cochise County, Arizona. There is no entrance fee. It is open 24 hours a day, year-round. It has 1 developed campground, from $25 a night.

Check current closures and fire restrictions for Chiricahua National Monument on the managing agency's own page.

Chiricahua National Monument
Photo: Pretzelpaws, CC BY-SA 3.0

Chiricahua National Monument map

Chiricahua National Monument boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

No fire restriction recorded for this unit as of Sept. 30, 2026. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders below before you go.

Common questions

Yes. Chiricahua National Monument has no entrance fee.
Yes. Chiricahua National Monument is open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Yes. Chiricahua National Monument has 1 developed campground with 23 sites. Sites cost $25 to $50 a night. Campsites must be reserved ahead. Each site holds up to 8 people. No hookups; no showers.

Fees, passes, and hours

Chiricahua National Monument has no entrance fee.

Chiricahua National Monument is open 24 hours a day, year-round.

Sources: nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/fees, checked 2026-09-29; nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/hours, checked 2026-09-29.

Entrances and visitor centers

  • Chiricahua National Monument Visitor CenterVisitor center, year-round: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.13063 E Bonita Canyon Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643520-824-3560

Source: nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/hours, checked 2026-09-29.

Camping in Chiricahua National Monument

Chiricahua National Monument has 1 developed campground with 23 sites. Sites cost $25 to $50 a night. Campsites must be reserved ahead. Each site holds up to 8 people. No hookups; no showers.

Campfires: No ground fires; standup grills only with charcoal or pest-free firewood.

Reserve a campsite

Source: nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/bonita-canyon-campground, checked 2026-09-29.

Pets

They are allowed on trails.

Source: nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/pets, checked 2026-09-28.

Scenic drives

  • Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive8 mi, paved, vehicles over 24 ft not allowed on part of it

Source: nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/scenic-drive, checked 2026-09-29.

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Willcox, AZ
  • Nearest fuel: 30 miles
  • No public transit to the park.
  • Limited cell service

Source: nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/scenic-drive, checked 2026-09-29.

Trails

  • Massai Point Nature Trail(0.5 mi loop, easy)Interpretive loop at Massai Point; north segment paved to an exhibit building.
  • Bonita Creek Loop(0.2 mi round trip, easy)Accessible paved trail through grassland; good birding.
  • Echo Canyon to Beyond Grotto(1.2 mi round trip, easy to moderate)Balanced rocks and tunnel-like formations from Echo Canyon parking.
  • Echo Canyon Loop(3.3 mi loop, moderate)Echo Canyon, Hailstone, and Ed Riggs trails through the Wonderland of Rocks.
  • Sugarloaf Peak(1.8 mi round trip, moderate)Steep climb to the park high point and historic fire lookout.
  • Natural Bridge Trail(4.7 mi round trip, moderate)Through burn areas with dramatic views; the bridge is visible from a distance.
  • Heart of the Rocks from Echo Canyon(7.4 mi round trip, strenuous)Via Ed Riggs to Mushroom Rock and Big Balanced Rock; do not start after 1 p.m.
  • Heart of the Rocks from Visitor Center(7.4 mi round trip, strenuous)Lower Rhyolite and Sarah Deming to Heart of Rocks; hike the loop clockwise.
  • Big Loop(9.5 mi loop, strenuous)Connects upper trails including Echo Canyon and Heart of Rocks; plan a full day.
  • Faraway Ranch to Visitor Center(3 mi round trip, easy to moderate)Through Silver Spur Meadow past Faraway Ranch historic district.

Source: nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/upload/2026_Park_Hiking_Guide_8x14_Remediated.pdf, checked 2026-09-29.

What to see

  • HighlightWonderland of RocksRhyolite pinnacles and balanced rocks along Echo Canyon and Hailstone trails.
  • OverlookMassai PointEnd of the scenic drive with nature trail, picnic tables, and exhibits.
  • Historic siteFaraway Ranch Historic DistrictHistoric guest ranch that helped bring Chiricahua's rock formations into public view.
  • Scenic driveBonita Canyon Scenic DrivePaved out-and-back to Massai Point; vehicles over 24 ft prohibited beyond the campground.

Source: nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/upload/2026_Park_Hiking_Guide_8x14_Remediated.pdf, checked 2026-09-29.

Public lands next to Chiricahua National Monument

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.