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Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursCoronado 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.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 5203665515 · coro_interpretation@nps.gov
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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Coronado National Memorial — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Coronado National Memorial?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Coronado Cave Trail, Coronado Peak Trail, Crest Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Coronado National Memorial. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the 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.
Nearby sites
The Old Pueblo / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
LikelyCharges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.
BLM / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
