National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

West

About César E. Chávez

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention to the plight of U.S. farm workers, and secured for them higher wages and safer working conditions.

From the National Park Service.

Region: West
State: California
Designation: National Monument
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to César E. Chávez.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

César E. Chávez National Monument Hours

Mon: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tue: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wed: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

The monument is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm except for the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Weather and when to go

The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceeding 100° F during July, the warmest month. In winter, temperatures range between 30°-50° F. Frosty mornings are common, and roads may be icy. Before you visit, check the local weather forecast below. Weather can change rapidly.

Getting there

The monument is located near the small town of Keene, California on Highway 58. From Highway 58, take exit 138 toward Keene, then turn right (east) on Woodford-Tehachapi Road. Travel about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) east on Woodford-Tehachapi Road and the entrance to César E. Chávez National Monument will be on your left.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Road, Keene, CA 93531
Phone: (661) 823-6134
Email: nps_cech_administration@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/cech

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for César E. Chávez

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Things to do in César E. Chávez

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

César E. Chávez National Monument Visitor Center Area Trails

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 30 min

The Memorial Garden offers a quiet place to reflect on the legacy of Cesar Chavez, and a place to pay respects to him and his wife, Helen, at their gravesites. Look for symbols of…
View A Cesar Chavez Documentary

Park Film · about 45 min

At the monument's visitor center, documentaries about the farmworker movement and Cesar Chavez's legacy bring life to the powerful stories of the struggle for justice and civil ri…