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Coronado National Memorial - Facilities

Montezuma Pass

Open
Open year round.

Location
Three miles west of the visitor center, accessible by a winding mountain road, is the scenic overlook at Montezuma Pass, elevation 6,575 ft.

Closures
Montezuma Pass is paved for one mile and a graded dirt road for the upper two miles. It is usually passable year round for vehicles under 24 feet in length. Temporary road closures may occur after heavy rain or snow fall.

Exhibits
This site provides views of the San Raphael Valley to the west, the San Pedro Valley to the east, and Mexico to the south. Montezuma Pass is also the trailhead for the southern terminus of the great Arizona Trail.

Available Facilities
Restrooms are available all year and drinking water may be available in the spring, summer, and fall.

Picnic Area

Open
Open All Year dawn to dusk

Phone
520-366-5515

Location
The picnic area is located near the visitor center. You can drive directly to the picnic area or walk there from the visitor center along a short (0.1 mile) trail.

Closures
The Memorial is open for day use only; therefore, camping is not allowed. Plan to end your activities by dusk. Fires are permitted only in grills in the picnic area, but may not be permitted at all during extremely dry periods. Hunting, woodcutting, and gathering of minerals and vegetation are prohibited. Pets should never be left unattended in vehicles, and must be kept on a leash. Mild temperatures and low humidity provide pleasant opportunity in all seasons.

Available Facilities
There are 25 sites located beneath the trees, two ramadas, and several water faucets and fountains. Restrooms are accessible to persons in wheelchairs, and the area is relatively level. Outdoor grills are provided for cooking fires. Visitors need to bring their own charcoal or wood, as no wood gathering is allowed within National Parks. There are no overnight camping facilities.

VISITOR CENTERS

Coronado Visitor Center

Open
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily

Phone
520-366-5515

Closures
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Buses and RV"s should park in the picnic area.

Exhibits
As a Memorial, there are few tangible artifacts or relics of Coronado"s expedition within the park. Cultural interpretation is based on appropriate displays such as paintings depicting the expedition, authentic armor and weaponry, crafts, and interpretive text explaining the importance of the Spanish impact on the cultures of the region. There is a nine-minute video on the history of the expedition, as well as, a hands-on display of 16th century clothing and armor for visitors to try on. Photographs of birds and native wildlife adorn the walls at the rear of the visitor center. A 14-foot picture window provides visitors with a wonderful opportunity to view and photograph the flora and fauna in a relaxed atmosphere.

Available Facilities
Interpretive books, guides, and maps are available through the Southwest Parks and Monuments Association bookstore in the Visitor Center.

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