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Diablo Canyon Campground Introduce
Nestled in the heart of Los Alamos, New Mexico, Diablo Canyon Campground offers a unique blend of rugged desert landscapes and world-class rock climbing opportunities. This charming camping destination is perfect for adventurers seeking a mix of nature, relaxation, and thrilling activities.
Surrounded by the open New Mexico desert, the campground features sparse vegetation, including scrub brush, cactus, and a few low trees. While the natural setting may seem minimalistic, it provides an authentic outdoor experience that appeals to those who appreciate raw, undeveloped landscapes. The site offers basic amenities like cleared ground for camping and fire pits (currently closed off), ensuring a simple yet enjoyable stay.
Diablo Canyon is renowned among rock climbers for its impressive basalt cliffs, which host numerous trad and sport climbing routes catering to a range of skill levels. For non-climbers, the area offers excellent hiking opportunities, with trails leading to breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the canyon. The nearby National Forest adds to the outdoor adventure potential, though visitors should check for any closures due to seasonal conditions.
Customers have praised the campground for its accessibility and natural beauty. Many highlight the convenience of trails that take only 20-30 minutes to explore, making it easy to immerse yourself in the canyon's scenery. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a casual hiker, Diablo Canyon Campground provides an ideal base for exploring the great outdoors.
Summary of Customer Feedback: Visitors have consistently praised Diablo Canyon Campground for its stunning natural surroundings and exceptional rock climbing opportunities. Many note that while the setting may feel remote, the ease of access to trails and climbs makes it a worthwhile destination. The campground's basic facilities are sufficient for those looking to immerse themselves in nature.
Details
Amenities
- Public restroom
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- On-site parking
Location
New MexicoSanta Fe CountyLos AlamosOld Buckman Road
Customer Reviews
As far as just camping, it's pretty much just open New Mexico desert with some scrub brush, cactus, and a few sparse low trees. Nothing special, and no facilities beyond cleared ground and fire pits (currently closed off), but not too bad if you like this kind of terrain. But the real draw here is the basalt cliffs which are really excellent climbing. There are quite a few trad routes, but also quite a number of intermediate sport routes. If you aren't into climbing, there are a number of great hikes, and it's not too hard to hike up to the top of a mesa overlooking the canyon. Unfortunately when we were out here, the National Forest was closed due to fires, which but a damper on some of our planned activities, but many of the cliffs and the campground itself are on BLM land which is still open.
If you're an outdoor adventurer and like the outdoors this place you might like, it takes a little walk for about 20 to 30 minutes inside the canyon, if you are a rock climber this is the place to go.
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