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Park Open
Coronado National Memorial will reopen to the public Thursday, May 24, 2012 after being closed on Monday afternoon as a result of the Campini Fire. More »
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Fire Restrictions
Due to extreme fire danger and concern for public safety, portions of Coronado National Memorial will be under fire restrictions starting on Monday, May 7, 2012. More »
Monument Fire-2011
NPS Photo- A. Ruiz Monument Fire along Montezuma ridge On June 12, 2011, at approximately 1:15 pm, a fire started within the park, rapidly burning through the grasslands, heading in a northeasterly direction. The Monument Fire continued to burn through the park, and beyond, eventually burning over 29,000 acres within the Huachuca Mountains. No structures were lost in the park, but 100% of the park's acreage was burned to some extent. Some areas burned intensely, while other areas are still green. A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or are increased by the effects of the fire. In some cases these hazardous conditions may continue for several years after a fire. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs and directions from park staff and pay particular attention to these potential safety hazards. 
Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Flash floods and debris flows are a regular occurrence in the drainages of the Huachuca Mountains, but their intensity at Coronado National Memorial has increased remarkably after this summer's major wildland fire that burned through the area. More than ever, monsoon downpours pose a threat to the visiting public, vehicle traffic on FR 61 (Montezuma Canyon Road), and neighboring land owners downstream. Follow the link below to view instant reports and register to receive email or SMS cell phone text message alerts, sent immediately when precipitation or flood levels exceed a specific amount. |
Did You Know?
The Coati (Chulo in Spanish) is a member of the same family as the raccoon. Rare in the U.S., coatis can be found at Coronado National Memorial in southeastern Arizona. The coati is one of the few communal carnivores in the United States.