Can you reserve a site at Dark Canyon Fishing Site?

No. Dark Canyon Fishing Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Dark Canyon Fishing Site

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Jemez National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

7,501 ft
Elevation

This fishing site provides access to the San Antonio River in San Diego Canyon. A restroom is available at this site. The parking area is also accomodates overflow parking for Spence Hot Spring.

Uses: Fishing

Facilities: Paved parking and vault toilet.

Special Instructions: Clean fish away from river and parking area. Day use only; no overnight camping.

Getting there

35.85338, -106.62993 · 35°51'12.2"N 106°37'47.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	38	45	52	62	72	74	71	66	57	46	36
Low °F	9	12	20	25	32	39	45	43	36	26	17	9
Precip in	1.8	2.0	2.4	1.8	1.4	1.1	3.7	3.7	2.2	2.2	1.6	1.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Dark Canyon Fishing Site

Can you reserve a site at Dark Canyon Fishing Site?: No. Dark Canyon Fishing Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Dark Canyon Fishing Site

Redondo Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
San Antonio Campground 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jemez Falls (NM) Picnic Area 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jemez Falls Campground 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spence Hot Spring Trailhead 0.3 mi · Facility
San Diego Canyon Overlook Overlook Site 0.5 mi · Facility
La Cueva Picnic Site 0.9 mi · Facility
Rincon Fishing Site 0.9 mi · Facility
Battleship Rock Picnic Site 1.8 mi · Facility
Battleship Rock Trailhead 1.9 mi · Facility
Jemez Falls Group Picnic Site 2.8 mi · Facility
Jemez Falls Trailhead 3 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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