National Park Service memorial on the southeast flank of the Huachuca Mountains at the U.S.–Mexico border, commemorating Francisco Vásquez de Coronado’s 1540 entrada into the Southwest. Montezuma Pass overlook opens south into Sonora; short trails and Coronado Cave (self-guided limestone cave) sit on the memorial’s expanded lands.
Field facts
| Region | Cochise County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.3483, -110.2717 |
| Era | 1540 Coronado expedition; memorial established 1952 |
| Manager | National Park Service |
| Access | Paved / gravel mountain road to Montezuma Pass |
| Highlight | Montezuma Pass border overlook + Coronado Cave |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaCoronado National Memorial1.5 km away
- CampgroundREEF TOWNSITE GROUP AREA9.2 km away
- TrailheadPalominas Trailhead16.2 km away
- ParkingPalominas Trailhead Parking16.2 km away
- Rec areaSan Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area16.5 km away
- Visitor centerLehner Mammoth Kill Interpretive Site17 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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