National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial

South

About Chamizal

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: South
State: Texas
Designation: National Memorial
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 Chamizal.

Entrance fees

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

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

The Memorial grounds are open to vehicle and foot traffic only when the gates are open.

Weather and when to go

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.

Getting there

Chamizal National Memorial is located in a large, bi-national metropolitan area and easily accessible by road. El Paso International Airport is nearby, as well as an Amtrack train station.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 800 South San Marcial Street, El Paso, TX 79905
Phone: (915) 245-4355
Email: cham_information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/cham

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 Chamizal

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Chamizal

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

Picnicking at Chamizal National Memorial

Picnicking · about 45 min

The rolling landscape of Chamizal National Memorial is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic with friends and family!
UTEP Student Art Exhibit

Arts and Culture · about 35 min

Through a partnership with the University of Texas El Paso and Chamizal National Memorial, student artists will display sculpted works throughout the park from April 19th through…
Trail use at Chamizal National Memorial

Hiking · about 2 hours

Chamizal National Memorial provides a Zen place to reflect on conflict and resolution. The trails compliment the memorial, giving the public the ability to use them in multiple wa…
Biking at Chamizal National Memorial

Biking · about 45 min

With over a mile and a half of maintained trails, it's easy and fun to explore Chamizal National Memorial by bike!
Monumental Men Exhibit

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

The Monumental Men exhibit corresponds with the statue "Benito Juarez: Child to Man" located on the esplanade in front of the Cultural Center.
Chamizal Conflict and Resolution

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

Learn more about the Chamizal land dispute and how two countries came together to resolve a century-long issue.