Natural
Socorro County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
About six miles southwest of Socorro, New Mexico, a box canyon holds the 640-acre BLM Box Recreation Area. Five cliff faces, including Waterfall Wall and Fillet a Papillon Wall, hold technical climbing and bouldering routes. A large parking area with a vault toilet sits at the end of Box Canyon Road off U.S. 60.
| Region | Socorro County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.0070, -106.9931 |
| ARPA | Cultural sites and artifacts are protected by federal law (ARPA/NHPA) — stay on established routes, touch and remove nothing, and follow the managing agency's and the affiliated tribe's guidance on access. |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.