This National Monument has multiple beautiful hiking trails with gorgeous views. There are a few places you can see from the car but the beauty of the park is really in the trails as you walk among … Full review by 262keithd
Nov 27, 2024
Absolutely amazing rock formations! We've visited before, but always wanted to return to do more hiking among the rocks, to walk where Geronimo & Cochise walked, so we did. This place really has to b… Full review by Teresa G
Jul 29, 2024
We saw a deer and some beautiful birds that we found out were Mexican Jays before we arrived at the visitor center. The two employees were fantastic. They said there is a resident coati that hangs ar… Full review by Skwiki
are there campgrounds in Chiricahua national monument?
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Yes. Bonita Campground is there and reservations are needed. If you go on the Chiricahua National Monument site there is a link to Bonita Canyon campground. Reservations are …
Yes. Bonita Campground is there and reservations are needed. If you go on the Chiricahua National Monument site there is a link to Bonita Canyon campground. Reservations are needed. There are also campgrounds outside near Willcox. Great hiking within the park and can also see wonderful vistas just driving through the park. Check the weather as well. Have a wonderful time!
Yes, there is great campground there and I spent 3 enjoyable months being a volunteer campground host there. No hook ups but a warm heated bathroom. Sites are not large and …
Yes, there is great campground there and I spent 3 enjoyable months being a volunteer campground host there. No hook ups but a warm heated bathroom. Sites are not large and there is a 29 foot limit on RV's. Best sites if they are not reserved are 11, 6, 18, 20 and. Have fun!
Planing on coming in mid January and will be staying in Wilcox. How many days should we plan to stay? Looking at two days in Wilcox and a day trip to Tombstone and a couple of nights in Tucson. Thoughts?
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Not much in Chiricahua for a meal, we picked up sandwiches and salads at the grocery store in Wilcox near best western , I think a Safeway with a reasonable selection for a picnic in …
Not much in Chiricahua for a meal, we picked up sandwiches and salads at the grocery store in Wilcox near best western , I think a Safeway with a reasonable selection for a picnic in park. FYI
Where did you stay overnight to hike a couple of days in Chiricahua National Park?
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We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Willcox (a suite), an easy and pleasant 30 mile drive to the Chiricahua Monument. In Willcox, check out the Double S Steakhouse for very good …
We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Willcox (a suite), an easy and pleasant 30 mile drive to the Chiricahua Monument. In Willcox, check out the Double S Steakhouse for very good food at reasonable prices.
Are there ways to observe the rocks without going on the roads with treacherous drop offs?
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There are no scary drop offs like you find in Colorado on some of those high-elevation roads. The road is only 6 to 9 miles long, it is paved and two lanes. There are spacious parking lots …
There are no scary drop offs like you find in Colorado on some of those high-elevation roads. The road is only 6 to 9 miles long, it is paved and two lanes. There are spacious parking lots at to Lookout areas. I would encourage you to go because it's not like driving on the side of a mountain when you have switchbacks. Enjoy the Rocks they are like none you've ever seen.
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Where is the monument?
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You will not find a specific plaque or statue marking Chiricahua National Monument. In this case, monument means the land was set aside by a presidential proclamation not an...
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