{"id":"nps-chir","slug":"chiricahua-national-park","name":"Chiricahua National Park","designation":"National Park","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"CHIR","designation":"National Park","sourceId":"nps-chir"}],"states":["AZ"],"stateNames":["Arizona"],"location":{"lat":32.01214618,"lon":-109.341607},"bbox":[-109.3892,31.9782,-109.3016,32.0534],"acres":{"value":12343,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=32.0534&b_tl_lng=-109.3892&b_br_lat=31.9782&b_br_lng=-109.3016","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Chiricahua%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/391E0C41-F660-DF55-E2CD9A1ACFBC63C2.jpg","title":"View from Massai Point","alt":"Many rock pinnacles with a valley and mountain range in background","caption":"Massai Point offers excellent views of the standing rocks at Chiricahua","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3B1F1A1C-99B2-E34B-7A367B1E6813F216.jpg","title":"Faraway Ranch Historic Area","alt":"A ranch house in a green field surrounds by low mountains","caption":"Faraway Ranch and its settlers helped visitors discover the Wonderland of Rocks.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3B2CA94D-DD68-B5A9-495E2F6CF9F586D3.jpg","title":"Echo Canyon Grotto","alt":"People climb through rock archways","caption":"The Grotto offers unique exploration from the Echo Canyon Trail.","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3B451434-9A88-EB48-5CE248F3253C564F.jpg","title":"Bonita Canyon","alt":"A narrow road winds between tall oaks and rock cliffs","caption":"Rock formations tower above the 8-mile scenic drive.","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3B5D3231-05C6-7AC9-6B5F41333C40B966.jpg","title":"Big Balanced Rock","alt":"Large rock balanced on a small point with a hiker to the right","caption":"A half mile hike brings you to this giant marvel.","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3AA42DAB-A4B2-BF29-C512A967630CAFDD.jpg","title":"View from Massai Point","alt":"enormous balanced rocks with many pinnacles behind and trees in front","caption":"View from Massai Point","credit":"NPS 2025","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Astronomy","Stargazing","Camping","Food","Picnicking","Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Junior Ranger Program","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Farming and Agriculture","Ranches","Wars and Conflicts","Indian and Frontier Wars","Animals","Birds","Fire","Geology","Grasslands","Night Sky","Rock Landscapes and Features","Trails","Volcanoes"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Chiricahua National Park Facilities and Scenic Drive","description":"The road, campground, and facilities in the park are open overnight. Gates on the road will not be closed during overnight hours unless an emergency occurs. The park prohibits overnight parking, sleeping in vehicles, and camping outside the campground. \n\n The trails stay open for sunrise, sunset, and night sky viewing. Be aware of wildlife and use extreme caution.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Chiricahua National Park is in the southeast corner of Arizona. Interstate I10 from LA or Tucson to El Paso or Lordsburg runs about 40 miles north of the park. Exits in Willcox to Hwy 186 are the most direct paved access to the park from the north. (Exits 336, 340, and 344). Note: Exit 366 to Bowie will require driving 10 miles of dirt road. This route is recommended only if stopping at Fort Bowie National Historic Site.","weatherInfo":"The park elevation goes from 5,124 feet at the entrance to 7,310 feet on Sugarloaf Mountain. The top of the park can be 5-10 degrees cooler and windier than the visitor center and entrance. The higher elevations generally have more sun exposure. Clothing layers are always recommended here. The park is often cooler than cities in Arizona with summer highs in the 80s and 90s. Winter lows are often near or below freezing.","contacts":{"phone":"5208243560","email":"chir_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Visitor Center","description":"The visitor center is on the right 2 miles after the entrance. Open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, it has an information desk, museum, park film, and gift shop. It provides free maps, junior ranger booklets, and information. The museum includes geology, biodiversity, and human history exhibits. Its architecture showcases Civilian Conservation Corps rock work and Mission 66 architecture. The park store has shirts, books, stickers, and other collectibles. It is cashless! So, bring your card or mobile pay!","url":"http://www.nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":32.005433119638944,"lon":-109.35641828182577}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Bonita Canyon Campground","description":"Bonita Canyon Campground is a small, historic campground with many trees. It has 23 sites ALL by reservation only. The campground has flush toilets, running water, and picnic tables. No ground fires, hook ups, showers, or dump station. Vehicle length limit is 29 feet (dip in road damages longer vehicle). Read all info and regulations before booking on Recreation.gov Bring everything you need! Food, beverages, ice, charcoal, wood, fuel, and many camping supplies are not available at the park store.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250901","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250901","sites":23}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"fort-bowie-national-historic-site","km":18},{"slug":"coronado-national-forest","km":21},{"slug":"leslie-canyon-national-wildlife-refuge","km":44},{"slug":"san-bernardino-national-wildlife-refuge","km":75},{"slug":"san-pedro-riparian-national-conservation-area","km":89},{"slug":"gila-box-riparian-national-conservation-area","km":105}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=chir"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.610Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Vehicle Length & Trailer Restrictions","text":"No large vehicle turnaround after Faraway Ranch Parking (1 mile after entrance). Vehicles over 29 feet park at Faraway. Disconnect trailers at Faraway. Trailers with campground reservations proceed to camp. Scenic drive = 24 ft limit and no trailers.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/scenic-drive.htm","updated":"2025-08-28 14:13:31.0","id":"nps-AB1C8AA3-6423-497C-9E8B-85CFC6D58C8E"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/chiricahua-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/chiricahua-national-park.geojson"}