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Chiricahua National Monument

Willcox, AZ

Nature

A wonderland of rhyolite pinnacles in a sky island range. Drive Bonita Canyon to Massai Point and hike among the balanced rocks.

Nearest town
Willcox, AZ
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
32.0060, -109.3560
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May, September and December. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Bonita Canyon CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Chiricahua National Monument
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
  • Pinery Canyon CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Chiricahua National Monument
    TentsCaravans
  • Barfoot Park CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Chiricahua National Monument
    Free
  • Rustler Park CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Chiricahua National Monument
    TentsCaravans
  • Sunny Flat CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Chiricahua National Monument · 130 pitches
  • Walnut Grove CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Chiricahua National Monument
    TentsCaravans

All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Chiricahua National Monument?

Chiricahua National Monument is in Willcox, AZ, at GPS 32.0060, -109.3560. It is about 37 mi from Cochise Stronghold.

Can you camp near Chiricahua National Monument?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bonita Canyon Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Chiricahua National Monument?

Chiricahua National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southeast Arizona: missions, mines and sky islands and Islands in a sea of desert: by camper through Arizona’s Sky Islands: Chiricahua, Bisbee, Tombstone, Saguaro and Organ Pipe.

What is there to see near Chiricahua National Monument?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park (46 mi), The Shady Dell (51 mi), Kartchner Caverns State Park (59 mi) and Windy Point Vista (83 mi).

When is the best time to visit Chiricahua National Monument?

The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)