This is a popular drive that can get crowded on weekends. You pass through a fun, narrow, high-walled canyon to connect to a large network of outstanding OHV trails. We started the trail from the south side, but many drive the trail in the opposite direction via Cottonwood Canyon Road. We enjoy the high-ridge bypass route as much as the canyon. You can RV camp south of Waypoint 02 or along Cottonwood Canyon Road.
(520) 258-7200Bureau of Land Management, Gila District, Tucson Field Office
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Provide an Update12/29/2025
Submitted by David D’Amato
With the heavy rains in October 2025, Box Canyon has seen a lot of erosion. There are now two obstacles that require careful spotting through the slot canyon to prevent body damage. Full size trucks will have a challenging time through these obstacles if they are on 33 inch tires and factory suspension. Additionally, as of December 2025 there is continuous stream of running water through the slot canyon, that has been present since October 2025.
11/10/2023
Submitted by Buck
The waterfall just off box canyon rd has been dug out deeper in places than last year. Need a good spotter or pile some rocks in the holes.
12/17/2020
Submitted by Andy
Not much of an update, but we have done the Canyon and had a get time. Did have a little trouble getting out of the Canyon with the sharp left turn up the hill and being rookies but we made it. The 3rd edition was a must have. We also did Montana mountain trail again the book got us through without trouble except for the fog or clouds lol thanks again for your hard work
