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.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Entrance Gates and Memorial Grounds | Daily · 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
When to go
April draws the most visits here and June the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Chamizal National Memorial Cultural Center ↗Passport stamp
The Chamizal National Memorial Cultural Center includes the theater, exhibit areas, park store and visitor information desk.
Explore
Things to do
- Picnicking at Chamizal National Memorial
The rolling landscape of Chamizal National Memorial is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic with friends and family!
Opens on the Park Service site - UTEP Student Art Exhibit20-60 Minutes
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 June.
Opens on the Park Service site - Trail use at Chamizal National Memorial
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 ways.
Opens on the Park Service site - Biking at Chamizal National Memorial
With over a mile and a half of maintained trails, it's easy and fun to explore Chamizal National Memorial by bike!
Opens on the Park Service site - Monumental Men Exhibit
The Monumental Men exhibit corresponds with the statue "Benito Juarez: Child to Man" located on the esplanade in front of the Cultural Center.
Opens on the Park Service site - Chamizal Conflict and Resolution
Learn more about the Chamizal land dispute and how two countries came together to resolve a century-long issue.
Opens on the Park Service site
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- Chamizal Junior Ranger
Junior Rangers of all ages are encouraged to learn more about Chamizal National Memorial by completing the junior ranger activity book to earn a badge!
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- USCIS Citizenship Ceremony10/1510:00 AM · free
- Chamizal: Diplomacy on the Landscape10/1710:00 AM · runs through Mar 13 · free
- Aquí Estamos: We Are Here Gallery Opening10/1701:00 PM · free
- Mitsumasa "Mitsu" Overstreet's River Spirit- Art Exhibition Opening10/1701:00 PM · free
- Movimiento ChucanX Living History in the Park10/2411:00 AM · free
- Alebrije Painting Workshop10/3004:30 PM · free
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- Movie Night at the Park: Coco10/3006:30 PM · free
- "Historias y Memorias" with Dr. Leyva10/3101:00 PM · free
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
- Magoffin HomesteadBuilding · El Paso · 1.2 mi
- House at 912 Magoffin AvenueBuilding · El Paso · 1.5 mi
- Toltec ClubBuilding · El Paso · 1.6 mi
- 1800's Mexican ConsulateBuilding · El Paso · 1.8 mi
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Reference
Wildlife
Seen this monthEastern Fox Squirrel 53× · Coyote 28× · Gray Fox 9× · Belted Kingfisher 8× · Greater Roadrunner 5× · Burrowing Owl 4× · Osprey 2× · Flammulated Owl 2×Research-grade observations within 25 km, last 30 days, via iNaturalist
Full checklist: 39 birds, 0 mammalsHide
Raptors & owlsAmerican Kestrel · Burrowing Owl · Cooper's Hawk · Sharp-shinned Hawk
Waterfowl & wadersCanada Goose
Shorebirds & seabirdsKilldeer
Gamebirds & dovesCommon Pigeon · Eurasian Collared Dove · Mourning Dove · White-winged Dove
WoodpeckersLadder-backed Woodpecker · Northern Flicker
Hummingbirds & swiftsBlack-chinned Hummingbird
Also on the checklistAmerican Cliff Swallow · American Robin · Barn Swallow · Bluebirds · Brewer's Blackbird · Bullock's Oriole · Chipping Sparrow · Clay-colored Sparrow · Common Starling · Field Sparrow · Great-tailed Grackle · House Finch · House Sparrow · Lark Sparrow · Lesser Goldfinch · Myrtle Warbler · Northern Mockingbird · Ruby-crowned Kinglet · Say's Phoebe · Steller's Jay · Vesper Sparrow · Western Kingbird · Western Wood Pewee · White-crowned Sparrow · Wilson's Warbler · meadowlarks
Activities
Activity guides for this park Birdwatching in the national parks · Hiking in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
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Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
Does Chamizal charge an entrance fee?
No. Chamizal is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Chamizal?
Standard hours are 7:00AM - 7:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is Chamizal?
7,917 recreation visits in 2025, number 360 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Chamizal?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Chamizal?
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.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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