National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument is a National Monument in California. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

California National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A walkway with a fountain
Courtyard at Visitor Center Entrance · Photo: NPS (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

View A Cesar Chavez Documentary

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 rights.

Year-round Pets allowed

Park Film

Activities the NPS lists for César E. Chávez.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - AutoMuseum ExhibitsShoppingGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

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…

César E. Chávez National Monument Hours
DayHours
Monday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM

Weather: 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…

Contact and directions

Phone
(661) 823-6134
Email
[email protected]
Address
29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Road, Keene, CA 93531
Coordinates
35.2273, -118.5616· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
César E. Chávez National Monument Visitor CenterDaily: 10:00AM - 4:00PM6618236134Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/cech/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.