What are the hours at César E. Chávez National Monument?

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 (César E. Chávez National Monument Hours)

Does César E. Chávez National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter César E. Chávez National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is César E. Chávez National Monument open right now?

Q: Is César E. Chávez National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, César E. Chávez National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · CA

Open

César E. Chávez National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: National Monument
State: CA
Nearest town: Keene

About César E. Chávez National Monument

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.

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Visitor info

Address29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Road, Keene, CA 93531

Phone(661) 823-6134

Websitewww.nps.gov/cech/index.htm ↗

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

César E. Chávez National Monument Hours

Getting thereThe 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.

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How we read this status

We derive César E. Chávez National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.