Chamizal National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About Chamizal National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. We celebrate the cultures of the borderlands to promote the same mutual respect that helped to diplomatically resolve an international disagreement.
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Driving times from Chamizal National Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Entrance Gates and Memorial Grounds
- Mon
- 7:00AM - 7:00PM
- Tue
- 7:00AM - 7:00PM
- Wed
- 7:00AM - 7:00PM
- Thu
- 7:00AM - 7:00PM
- Fri
- 7:00AM - 7:00PM
- Sat
- 7:00AM - 7:00PM
- Sun
- 7:00AM - 7:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Chamizal National Memorial is open year-round, but periodic winter weather conditions may cause closure. Please check for alerts on the park website: www.nps.gov/cham. Thunderstorms typically occur during summer and early fall. There may be no shelter to avoid lightning, so please prepare by looking at weather forecasts and paying attention to developing weather conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Chamizal National Memorial?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Food, Guided Tours.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Chamizal National Memorial?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (48 min), El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail (2 h 55 min), Blackwell School National Historic Site (2 h 59 min), White Sands National Park (3 h 6 min), Carlsbad Caverns National Park (3 h 11 min), Fort Davis National Historic Site (3 h 24 min).