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    Chiricahua

    National Monument Arizona

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  • NEW Fire Restrictions in effect for Chircahua National Monument

    Due to increased fire danger in southern Arizona, Chiricahua National Monument will implement increased fire restrictions beginning Wednesday, May 22, 2013. More »

Directions

Getting Here

Car
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.

Obtain gas in Willcox; gasoline is not available at or near the monument.

Plane
Major airports are in Tucson (120 miles) or Phoenix (240 miles). Several rental car companies are available at each one.

Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to the monument.

Did You Know?

Geronimo and Naiche

Southeast Arizona was home to the Chiricahua Apache, under the leadership of Cochise. They surrendered for the final time in 1886 and were sent first to Florida and later to Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Many found homes in the hills of today's Chirichaua National Monument.