Chiricahua National Monument
A "Wonderland of Rocks" is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National Monument. The 8-mile paved scenic drive and 17-miles of day-use hiking trails provide opportunities to discover the beauty, natural sounds, and inhabitants of this 12,025 acre site. Visit the Faraway Ranch Historic District to discover more about the people who have called this area home.
Chiricahua National Monument is located 120 miles southeast of Tucson. Take I-10 east from Tucson to the first exit for Willcox. Travel 3 miles into town to the stoplight and turn right. You will follow Arizona State Highway 186 for 32 miles to the junction of Arizona State Highway 181. Turn left and 4 miles later you will be at the Chiricahua entrance station. Maximum vehicle length is 29 feet to drive beyond the visitor center. A hiking shuttle is available daily at 9 am from the visitor center.
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Camping
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Animals
- Birds
- Geology
- Grasslands
- Night Sky
- Rock Landscapes and Features
- Trails
View from Massai Point
Massai Point offers excellent views of the standing rocks at Chiricahua
Faraway Ranch
Faraway Ranch preserves the heritage of early European settlers in the Chiricahua Mountains
Echo Canyon Grotto
The standing rocks at Chiricahua create natural nooks and crannies ready to be explored
Bonita Canyon
Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive winds through standing rocks and rhyolite cliffs, climbing to Massai Point at 6900 ft / 2100 m.
Big Balanced Rock
Big Balanced Rock