San Diego Canyon Overlook Overlook Site

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

8,129 ft
Elevation

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.    

Getting there

35.85971, -106.62747 · 35°51'35.0"N 106°37'38.9"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F363845526272747166574636
Low °F9122025323945433626179
Precip in1.82.02.41.81.41.13.73.72.22.21.61.8

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.

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Common questions about San Diego Canyon Overlook Overlook Site

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

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

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