Recreation
The Coronado National Forest’s 15 Sky Island mountain ranges offer awesome scenery, diverse vegetation, from deserts to conifer forests, and a wide variety of amenities in the form of visitor centers and campgrounds. Some popular activities are hiking, camping, birdwatching, and visiting historic areas. It also offers mountain bike trails, OHV areas, lakes for fishing and boating, equestrian facilities, and a ski area.
Actividades populares incluyen senderismo, acampar, avistamiento de aves, y visitas a sitios históricos. El Bosque Nacional Coronado también ofrece senderos de ciclismo de montaña, áreas para vehículos todoterreno, áreas de lagos para la pesca y la navegación, instalaciones ecuestres, y una estación de esquí.
Additional Links
- Sustainable Recreation Action Plan
- Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- Outdoor safety and ethics
- Sky Island audio tour CD
- Dog FAQs
- Service Animals defined
- Mountain lions
- Insect collecting
- Avoid dehydration
Enlaces Relevantes
Current Recreation Conditions
Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
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Catalina Highway Scenic Drive | Open | To find out current road conditions contact the Pima County Sheriff's Road Condition Hotline at (520) 351-3351 or find them on Facebook at Pima County Sheriff's Department. |
Huachuca #121 | Open | The peak is within Fort Huachuca and the area is sometimes used for military maneuvers, which can include the firing of live ammunition. This area is off-limits to travelers. |
Parker Canyon Lake | Open | Levels of contaminants, including mercury, may be present in the lake and current levels are unknown as the lake is not routinely monitored. This advisory does not limit the use of this body of water for fishing, bird watching, swimming, or other recreational uses. |
Pena Blanca Lake | Open | Levels of contaminants, including mercury, may be present in the lake and current levels are unknown as the lake is not routinely monitored. This advisory does not limit the use of this body of water for fishing, bird watching, swimming, or other recreational uses. |
Peppersauce Campground | Open | Flash Flood Risk |
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area | Open | Due to continued vandalism, the restrooms near the Visitor Center will be closed from 5:00 PM until 8 AM daily. Water remains available via the drinking fountains located on the outside of the building near the men's entrance. |