Budget Camping at Chiricahua National Monument

Did You Know?

The rock formations at Chiricahua National Monument were carved by ice and water from layers of rhyolite, which was originally ash blown out during the Turkey Creek Volcano eruption 27 million years ago.

     All that is interesting but this photo that I recently happened onto is super neat.  Because my brain isn't always functioning to it's full capacity I noticed the huge rattlesnake back end in the background of the pic.   I think it is super!    This is at the visitors station at Chiricahua National Monument.
   
     Now about that toad - I just don't know about that one.


     The Chiricahua National Monument, known as the "Wonderland of Rocks", is located in Southeastern  Arizona and is a super place to camp out during the summer.  The 11,985 acre park has an 8 mile paved scenic drive and 17 miles of hiking trails.  Also - you can visit the Faraway Ranch Historic District to learn the history of this area. The wild life is amazing.  We have sat in camp and watched raccoon and skunk dig around the garbage looking for left overs.  The deer will come right close to the camps, day and night.  The all important restrooms are fairly clean and scattered through out the camp areas.  Such a great adventure for kids and us big kids too.

     If you live anywhere close by it is a perfect and reasonable place to vacation.  All states have this type of park and are so worth checking out.  

     Rates are very reasonable and listed below.
 Individual
Chiricahua National Monument has a $5 per person rate for entrance fees.
 The Golden Age/Senior, Golden Access/Access, and Interagency Annual Passes are honored. The Chiricahua Park Pass is available for $20 and provides entrance for the pass owner and up to 3 other adults.
CAMPGROUND FEES

Individual campsite fees are $12 per night or $6 for owners of a Senior/Golden Age or Access Pass. The sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Busiest months are March and April when the campground is typically full every night.

A reasonable vacation for this Grandma to take the kids on.