EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Chuckwalla National Monument

Desert mountains & cultural landscapes
California
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Desert mountains & cultural landscapes

Desert basins and rugged mountain ranges protect important habitats and places of enduring Tribal significance. Plan around a specific established public destination rather than the monument’s very large outline.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Established desert routes
  • 02Corn Springs area
  • 03Mountain and basin landscapes

Before you go

This is a newer monument with limited facilities. Check exact road access, heat conditions and current visitor guidance.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.