National Park · Arizona, United States
Chiricahua National Park
Chiricahua National Park is a national park in Arizona, United States, covering 12,025 acres (4,866 ha), established in 2026; it recorded 70,406 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 12,025 acres (4,866 ha) |
| Established | 2026 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 70,406 |
| Coordinates | 32.0200° N, 109.3500° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chiricahua National Park
Chiricahua National Park is a national park of the United States located in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. Originally established as Chiricahua National Monument on April 18, 1924, the park was created to protect the area's extensive hoodoos and balancing rocks. It was redesignated as the nation's 64th national park on October 20, 2026. The Faraway Ranch, which was owned at one time by Swedish immigrants Neil and Emma Erickson, is also preserved within the national park. Just over 85% of the park is protected as the Chiricahua Wilderness.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Tucson International Airport (TUS) · Tucson, United States · 93.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Arizona
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chiricahua National Park?
Chiricahua National Park is in Arizona, United States (32.0200° N, 109.3500° W).
When was Chiricahua National Park established?
Chiricahua National Park was established in 2026, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Chiricahua National Park?
Chiricahua National Park covers 12,025 acres (4,866 ha).
How many people visit Chiricahua National Park each year?
It recorded 70,406 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiricahua_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/chir/ — Official park page.