Many rock pinnacles with a valley and mountain range in background
Massai Point offers excellent views of the standing rocks at Chiricahua NPS Photo

Chiricahua National Monument

National Monument · Arizona · National Park Service

Explore rhyolite pinnacles and balanced rocks on foot or by car. Relax at the campground under star-filled, dark skies. See how a mountain range rising between two deserts creates a home for diverse wildlife. Imagine history here. Prehistoric peoples, Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers, Civilian Conservation Corps, ranchers, and homesteaders inhabited Chiricahua.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking · Horseback Riding

Camping

Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
5208243560
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Farming and Agriculture · Ranches · Wars and Conflicts · Indian and Frontier Wars · Animals · Birds · Fire · Geology · Grasslands · Night Sky · Rock Landscapes and Features · Trails · Volcanoes

Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Astronomy · Stargazing · Food · Picnicking · Horse Trekking · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • A ranch house in a green field surrounds by low mountains
    NPS Photo
  • People climb through rock archways
    NPS
  • A narrow road winds between tall oaks and rock cliffs
    NPS
  • Large rock balanced on a small point with a hiker to the right
    NPS
  • enormous balanced rocks with many pinnacles behind and trees in front
    NPS 2025

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12