National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Coronado National MemorialCORO Entrance sign
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Coronado National Memorial
Your Safety
Illegal activity warning sign
NPS Photo by Mark Wozniak
Illegal Activity Warning Sign

What Can You Do? 
Be Aware, Be Safe

Remember that cell phone service is usually out of range within Memorial boundaries

Know where you are at all times, follow good safety procedures and use common sense when making decisions

Do not pick-up hitch hikers

Keep valuables, including spare change, out of sight and lock your vehicle

Avoid traveling on well-used but unofficial "trails"

Avoid hiking in areas of major border activity 

People in distress may ask for food, water or other assistance. It is recommended that you do not make contact.  Report the location of the distressed people to the Visitor Center, other park staff, or the Border Patrol

Report ANY suspicious behavior to park staff or Border Patrol. Please do not contact suspicious persons, contact a Ranger for assistance

Coronado National Memorial in the snow  

Did You Know?
The mountain ranges in southeast Arizona where Coronado National Memorial is located are called Sky Islands. They suddenly rise out of the flat desert landscape into the sky, like islands rising above a calm sea.

Last Updated: June 17, 2007 at 17:51 EST