Facility · New Mexico ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Jemez National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
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.
35.85971, -106.62747 · 35°51'35.0"N 106°37'38.9"W
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, 5.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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