National Memorial

Coronado National Memorial

Coronado National Memorial is a National Memorial in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Arizona National Memorial No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance — Wildflowers and Montezuma Peak · Photo: NPS Photo / D. Bly (via nps.gov)

About the park

“It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They encountered rich traditions and brought new technologies.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/coro

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.

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.

Posted or updated May 17, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

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.

Posted or updated Feb 8, 2023 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

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

Things to do

Green hummingbird feeding from a red flower. — Photo: NPS-CAGR

Birding at Coronado

Birds abound at Coronado National Memorial. Certain varieties are migratory, while others can be seen throughout the year.

15-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Birdwatching

Male student with headlamp looking at cave formations on the ceiling. — Photo: NPS

Visit Coronado Cave

Visit a wild cave within the Memorial. A great place to get out of the heat in the summer and out of the cold in the winter.

1-2 Hours Year-round

Caving

Single story adobe brick building with a red tile roof, Montezuma Peak is visible in the background. — Photo: NPS

Visit Coronado Visitor Center

Explore the exhibits about the Coronado Expedition, the legacy of Spanish and Native American cultures in the region, and the natural history of Coronado National Memorial.

10-25 Minutes Year-round

Museum Exhibits

See all 3 things to do in Coronado →

Activities the NPS lists for Coronado.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingRoad BikingCavingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Coronado National Memorial is a day use park. The trails, picnic area, waysides, and Montezuma Pass overlook are open each day from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset.

Park
Day	Hours
Monday	Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday	Sunrise to Sunset
Friday	Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday	Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday	Sunrise to Sunset

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 5203665515
Email: [email protected]
Address: 4101 E Montezuma Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ 85615
Coordinates: 31.3490, -110.2562· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center	Daily: 8:00AM - 4:00PM	5203665515	Yes

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/coro/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.