The Box Recreation Area
The 640-acre Box Recreation Area is a highly scenic, rugged area which is very popular for technical rock climbing and bouldering. The five cliffs on either side of this box canyon provide popular rock climbing for even highly skilled technical climbers. Challenging climbing opportunities include the Waterfall Wall, Corner Block and the Fillet a Papillon Wall.
A climber at The Box Recreation Area
A woman climbs a rock face at The Box Recreation Area.
Site marker for tent only site 31; If you reserve this site, your camping pass will be attached to this site marker. When you check out, drop your pass off at the registration office.
If you reserve this site, your camping pass will be attached to this site marker. When you check out, drop your pass off at the registration office.
Reserve-able tent only site 31
Tent only site 31
Tent only site 31; image was taken on 12/21/20; Vegetation is dormant but the site does have significant shade during camping season.
Vegetation is dormant but the site does have significant shade during camping season.
Food Storage
Food Storage Locker Dimensions: 51" W, 28 2/4" H, 35" D
Tent only site 31 has a food storage bin for your convenience. Food/coolers must be stored in this bin when you are not there to prevent bears and other wildlife from getting into your belongings.
Tent only site 31 has a food storage bin for your convenience. Food/coolers must be stored in this bin when you are not there to prevent bears and other wildlife from getting into your belongings.
Food Storage Locker; The purpose of the food storage locker is to provide you the convenience of easy storage of your food, coolers, toiletries and other scented items. It is not meant to store your trash. Trash should be taken to bear proof trash bins and recycle areas.
The purpose of the food storage locker is to provide you the convenience of easy storage of your food, coolers, toiletries and other scented items. It is not meant to store your trash. Trash should be taken to bear proof trash bins and recycle areas.
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Six miles southwest of Socorro off US 60.
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