Fishing spot: Gila Lower Box Canyon

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Bureau of Land Management

Address

Las Cruces District, 1800 Marquess St., Las Cruces, 88005, NM

State

88005

City

Las Cruces

Fee details

No Fees

Source directions

To access the Gila Lower Box Canyon, take U.S. 70 West from Lordsburg 1.5 miles to NM 464. Go North on NM 464 for 14 miles, and turn West on the bladed County Road. Access to the Gila Lower Box Canyon from the County Road requires a 4-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle and staying on the existing routes. There are three access points to the river — by turning North off the County Road at 3.5, 6, and 8 miles. The first road (3.5 miles off NM 464) goes north 3.5 miles to the river at Nichol's Canyon. Motor vehicles are limited to three access routes to the river in Nichol's Canyon, and off-road use is prohibited. The other access roads (at 6 and 8 miles off of NM 464) take you to the canyon rim at Fisherman's Point and Spring-on-the-Bluff, where you will need to take fishing access trails down to the river.

Phone

575-525-4300

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-06-04

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03