Chiricahua National Park

National Park · AZ · nps.gov page

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

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.

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  • Image with rangers and park staff behind sign that says Chiricahua National Park.
    Chiricahua National Monument Becomes America’s Newest National Park

    Chiricahua National Monument is now Chiricahua National Park, following President Donald J. Trump's signing of the Chiricahua National Park Act into law on Oct. 20, 2026. The redesignation recognizes the national significance of the area's extraordinary natural and cultural resources and marks a new chapter for one of Arizona's most distinctive landscapes. 

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A ranch house in a green field surrounds by low mountains
Faraway Ranch and its settlers helped visitors discover the Wonderland of Rocks.Photo: NPS Photo
People climb through rock archways
The Grotto offers unique exploration from the Echo Canyon Trail.Photo: NPS
A narrow road winds between tall oaks and rock cliffs
Rock formations tower above the 8-mile scenic drive.Photo: NPS
Large rock balanced on a small point with a hiker to the right
A half mile hike brings you to this giant marvel.Photo: NPS
enormous balanced rocks with many pinnacles behind and trees in front
View from Massai PointPhoto: NPS 2025

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.