Address: 12856 East Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox, AZ 85643, USA
Phone: +15208243560
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Earl Thornton
First time here. Stunning views. The hikes were great. Did not do them all but the 2 we did were worth it. Camped at the bonita campground. Well kept campground and very shady. The faraway ranch was a neat blast from the past. The museum was not open but could walk the ranch grounds. The visitor center had a nice shop and a small museum of the area. Also went to fort Bowie about 20 miles north. Also super cool.
Favored Grace
The Drive Up Was Beautiful. It Was Fascinating To See All The Rock Formations (so many questions?). The Road Is Paved And We Got Higher Up In Elevation There Were Guard Rails. There Was A Lot Of Parking Spots Available And The View Was Breathtaking. Also About Midway Up Is The Visitor's Station And We Popped In To Get Our National Park Passport (faux) Stamped. The Staff Was Friendly And Helpful
Michael Barton
Five stars doesn't cover the awesome factor of this six star park! The geology is gorgeous and as interesting as anything you'd find in a more famous Utah park. The campground is clean, quiet, and easily accessible. The trails are mostly interconnected and guide you through some of the most beautiful terrain in the country. Although out of the way, Chiricahua should be a required detour for everyone on I-10
Pearls with Plaid
My husband took me out for a relaxing drive after a long week of work and we ended up at Chiracahua National Monument. I love going to higher elevations in Arizona, the weather is beautiful, some snow on the ground, we even saw a few deer and a javelina. So much beauty and rock formations that make you wonder how those all formed. For those inclined, there are plenty of hiking trails and camping. It was free to get in today, but there is a booth that I'm sure when they are staffed, a ranger collects admission fees. Today was spectacular and just a few hours from Tucson.
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Absolutely! Several pictures we took where just beside the road. At the very end of the drive is a HUGE lookout circle. I definitely recommend driving up that far. They have picnic areas and bathrooms available at the circle as well.
One of the most fascinating places on earth and plenty of room to roam.
If it's your first time atleast 6 hours because you will be stopping slot to take pictures.
No overnight parking is allowed inside the Monument except in bonita canyon campground. The nearby forest service area of the Chiricahuas allows dispersed camping on Pinery Canyon road. Pinery canyon road camping begins 6 miles outside the monument entrance station. It is a dirt/ gravel road with lots and lots of big wooded campsites. Look up Coronado national forest and the forest service for details.
You would have to call..probably only freestyle in the park
Yes, the campgrounds are as safe as any others in the country. The chiricahuas do have a strong border patrol presence but are far enough from the border that they see very little if any traffic of that sort. A ranger went missing almost 40 years ago and it remains the biggest mystery crime of the area.
The monument and hiking trails are open all winter. Snow of an inch in the lower surrounding areas may mean several inches at the top of the monument sho the paved scenic drive inside the monument may close for a day or two when it snows. The nearby forest service road, pinery canyon goes over the mountain at over 9000 feet and will often become impassable less with weather.
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