 The Coronado National Forest covers 1,780,000 acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3000 feet to 10,720 feet in twelve widely scattered mountain ranges or "sky islands" that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting plant communities as biologically diverse as those encountered on a trip from Mexico to Canada.
Views are spectacular from these mountains, and visitors may experience all four seasons during a single day's journey, wandering through the desert among giant saguaro cactus and colorful wildflowers in the morning, enjoying lunch beside a mountain stream, and playing in the snow later in the afternoon.
The sky islands of the Coronado National Forest are unique and surprising, offering year-round recreation opportunities.
Coronado National Forest Travel Management Documents are available
View our Travel Management web page for the latest information.
ROSEMONT COPPER PROJECT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT now scheduled for publication during 4th quarter of 2010 (View News Release)
Ranger District Updates
DOUGLAS RANGER DISTRICT
- Water at Rucker Campground is off indefinitely due to generator problems
- Cochise Campground gates will be closed June 1st and will reopen Sept. 1st
NOGALES RANGER DISTRICT
- BEAR DAMAGES FACILITIES AT FLORIDA STATION - News Release
- Pena Blanca Lake construction and partial closure News Release (April 12, 2010)
SIERRA VISTA RANGER DISTRICT
SAFFORD RANGER DISTRICT
- Meet our new Safford Ranger District Ranger, Kent Ellett
SANTA CATALINA RANGER DISTRICT
- Tram operations are currently running on the main canyon road only. Trams are unable to drive the Bear Canyon overlook route, in the interest of safety due to sink hole damage. For tram information please call Sabino Canyon Tours at 520-749-2861 or visit their website.
www.sabinocanyon.com
- Public Input Sought Regarding Improvements to Marshall Gulch -
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