Recreation area

San Diego Canyon Overlook Overlook Site

Santa Fe National Forest · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

San Diego Overlook Site offers magnificant views of San Diego Canyon. Located on Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway(NM HWY 4), the site provides accessible restrooms and a paved trail out to the edge of the canyon. Uses: Scenery and wildlife viewing.  Facilities: Paved parking, vault toilet, ADA trail to overlook. Special Instructions: Popular for cross country skiing.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.