Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance

National Memorial

Coronado National Memorial

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Info

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. The resulting collision and combination of cultures reverberates today.

Park Photos

Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance
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A field of wildflowers blooms in the grasslands, one of the many life zones in the park

Credit: NPS Photo / D. Bly

Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance
A brilliant red bird in a tree
Two cavers inspect a series of calcite cave formations
Sun setting over the San Rafael Valley with a cane cholla in the foreground.
Pink morning glories with mountain and grasslands
Rocky trail along a hillside with a tall stock of a blooming yucca.

Activities

Auto and ATV
Scenic Driving
Biking
Road Biking
Caving
Picnicking
Hiking
Guided Tours
Junior Ranger Program
Bookstore and Park Store
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Food
Shopping

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.

DayHours
Friday
Sunrise to Sunset
Monday
Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday
Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday
Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday
Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday
Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday
Sunrise to Sunset

Weather info

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).

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