Coronado National Memorial

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Caves & caverns scenic feature
• Coronado Cave scenic feature
• Montezuma Canyon scenic feature

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Events

• Fall Bird Walks at Coronado National Memorial! 09:00 AM–10:30 AM · Visitor Center
• Montezuma Pass Ride with a Ranger and Hiker Transport 08:30 AM–09:30 AM · Shuttle begins at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center

Before you go

Limits

Q: Why are dogs prohibited on the trails if they are on leash?

⚠ Park closure: Yaqui Ridge Trail Closure

Due to nearby construction and blasting, the 1-mile Yaqui Ridge Trail is closed starting April 13, 2026 until further notice to ensure visitor safety. The closure begins at the junction with Joe’s Canyon Trail, and access beyond this point is not permitted. This affects access to the southern terminus of the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

⚠ Caution: Be Aware of Illegal Traffic

Smuggling and/or illegal entry is common in this area due to the proximity of the international border. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and do not travel alone in remote areas.

Getting there

From the city of Sierra Vista continue south on Hwy 92 about 20 miles and turn right onto S. Coronado Memorial Drive. Follow Coronado Memorial Drive (it will turn into E Montezuma Canyon Rd) 5 miles to the Visitor Center.

Weather & when to go

Though the park shares a border with our southern neighbors, the elevation and the mountain ecosystem keep Coronado National Memorial relatively cool in the summer, and winter can bring snow. Summers are warm, with daytime temps in the 90s F (32-37 C) and low humidity in May, June, and July. The summer rainy season (monsoon) is between late June and early September. Monsoon thunderstorms can cause flash floods. Winter temps can fall below freezing at night, with highs 40-60 F (4-15 C).

Visitor center

Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center — The visitor center is open every day (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Facilities on the park map

1 restroom, 1 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Opened

1952

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened