Diablo Canyon Recreation Area
Overview
Diablo Canyon Recreation Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Santa Fe, New Mexico. The dramatic vertical cliffs of Diablo Canyon Recreation Area make the area a hiking and climbing destination near the Rio Grande. The eastern cliff walls are on BLM-managed land and the western cliff walls are managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Diablo Canyon has been featured in movies such as The Missing, 3:10 to Yuma, and Cowboys and Aliens.
The cracked basalt of Diablo Canyon offers some of the best multi-pitch tradition and sport climbing in New Mexico. Over one hundred routes range from 5.8 to 5.13 in difficulty. Winter Wall and the Solar Cave are located on the east side of the canyon.
Things to Do at Diablo Canyon Recreation Area
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Diablo Canyon Recreation Area include:
Nearby Activities
- Camping
- Climbing
- Hiking
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Access Veterans Memorial Highway (599) from either I-25 south of Santa Fe (exit 282) or off of Saint Frances Drive, NW. Exit onto Camino La Tierra road heading west toward the Rio Grande. After about 4 miles, take a right onto Old Buckman Road and start down a dirt road. After about 7.5 miles, you will reach the turnoff on your left used for parking for the Diablo Canyon Recreation Area.
GPS Coordinates: 35.80500639000000, -106.13739720000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: 575-758-8851
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