Closest airports
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County Airport (SVC) | Silver City, NM | 3 h 30 min (166 mi) | 82 | Regional |
| Tucson International Airport (TUS) | Tucson, AZ | 2 h 15 min (114 mi) | 94 | Large hub |
| Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) | Las Cruces, NM | 4 h (221 mi) | 143 | Regional |
Drive times run from the airport to Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.
Regional airports have fewer flights, so compare fares with the larger hub.
Directions from the park service
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.
Hours
Open 24 hours, every day. 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. The trails stay open for sunrise, sunset, and night sky viewing. Be aware of wildlife and use extreme caution.
Visitor centers
- Visitor Center: Daily, 8:30AM - 4:30PM. The visitor center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mountain Standard Time. **Most of Arizona does not change for daylight savings time!
Last gas, groceries and EV charging
Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within 19 miles (straight line) of Visitor Center. Fill up before you head deep into the park: most parks have little or no fuel inside.
Gas stations (1 within reach)
| Place | Where | Miles | Fuel extras and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Research Station | See map | 12.2 |
Grocery stores and supermarkets
None mapped within this distance. Stock up on food before you arrive; small camp stores may be the only option.
EV charging
None mapped within this distance. Charge fully before you arrive, and check PlugShare or your car’s app for chargers farther out.
Opening hours and fuel types are what local mappers have recorded, so call ahead in winter or off season. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
Getting around
Most parks are best seen by car. Fill up before you enter, since gas inside parks is limited or absent. Parking at popular trailheads fills early in summer.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: directions, hours and visitor centers (public domain)
- OurAirports: airport list and locations (public domain)
- OSRM drive-time estimates on OpenStreetMap road data (ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap: gas stations, grocery stores and EV chargers (ODbL)
Last checked 1 November 2026.