Box Canyon Day Use Area - Cliff, NM
Box Canyon Day Use Area is an ideal spot for dog lovers seeking outdoor adventure in Cliff, New Mexico. Nestled along Box Canyon Road, this pet-friendly area offers scenic natural surroundings where you and your furry friend can enjoy a day out in the fresh air. While it isn’t a traditional fenced dog park, it provides a beautiful location for on-leash walks and outdoor activities with your dog.
Bring your pup to explore local trails, take in the sights, and enjoy a day surrounded by the rugged New Mexico landscape. The Box Canyon Day Use Area is a great base for dog-friendly hiking and exploring nature’s beauty, making it a top destination for dog owners looking for peaceful outdoor experiences in the Cliff, NM area.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed at this park? Yes, dogs are welcome at Box Canyon Day Use Area when accompanied by their owners.
Reviews
I go to pray.
I go and play my flute.
I go to find myself.
Many blessings to all.
Makha Kichi Mani
This place is wonderful. A little trash. But the trees are great. The river cool. A great place to go for the day and for camping. Has a pit toilet. I have seen up to 15 foot trailers go there and school busses. Great for dogs. Please pick up after yourselves. Everyone should be able to enjoy it’s pristine beauty. Oh and skunks live here.
Free camping with stunning views in Gila National Forest! 14 day limit. A few small bathrooms & bear proof trash cans. No numbered sites, but there are firerings. Many tucked away areas for tents/smaller rigs, and a few loops with space for larger rigs. Cool, clear, & clean river water access (mostly shallow, rocky bottom) within walking distance from all sites. Mostly shaded. Rocky road further in but sites closer to entrance are easily accessible. End site is group area with sandy beach and walking trails. Nice hike through the gate near entrance. During the week it was silent and soo peaceful. The dogs loved splashing in the water as we waded down the river exploring. Weekends got busy but everyone seemed nice and we felt safe. Saw a few people fishing but we didn’t see any fish. Some people floated the river on tubes. Great spot for nature watching! We saw javelinas, deer, colorful birds, a horned lizard, & had cattle crossing through our campsite. The glow of sunset on the surrounding mountains is stunning!
This beautiful place was very remote. There was no cell service. There was only one toilet available but it was clean. We were the only campers during our stay so we had a peaceful stay. There were a few empty beer bottles in the area left by previous campers but it wasn’t that bad. The place is maintained clean for the most part. This was our first time but we thought visiting this place in November just added to the experience seeing the trees change into different colors. The drive was also very scenic. We loved it here!
My first solo camping trip. Glad to have done this for 2 weeks. Only started camping on 6/15/2020. Did spend a week here with my camping mentor Jo C.