Cimarron Campground
Photo · Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.The place
Cimarron Campground is located in the scenic Valle Vidal within Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, at an elevation of 9,300 feet. The sites are tucked among spruce, aspen and fir trees, and the camp offers an open range feel. Visitors have opportunities to enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a picturesque setting. Viewing wildlife and simply relaxing in the mountain air are popular activities. Recreation Anglers can fish for Rio Grande cutthroat trout in Comanche Creek and the Rio Pueblo. Nearby Shuree Ponds offers excellent fishing. The smaller pond is a fishing hole for kids 12 and under. Keep reading
The main pond is stocked with rainbow trout and is also popular for float tubing. The area around the campground is open to horseback riding, and there are few maintained trails. Elk and deer hunting is excellent. Facilities The campground contains 36 overnight campsites, which includes eleven horse sites and one double site. Vault toilets are provided. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Horse corrals and water troughs are available in the campground. A host is on-site. Natural Features Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.5 million acres within the Carson National Forest. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico. Big game animals roam the Carson, including mule deer, elk, antelope, black bear, mountain lion and bighorn sheep. Many species of smaller animals and songbirds can also been found in the forest. Cimarron Campground is located within the beautiful Valle Vidal, a Spanish term meaning "Valley of Life," of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Shuree Ponds, Comanche Creek and the Rio Pueblo are all near the campground, offering excellent fishing. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
The sites · 36
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop A | 001 | equestrian nonelectric | 44 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 002 | standard nonelectric | 44 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 003 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 004 | equestrian nonelectric | 44 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 005 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 006 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 007 | standard nonelectric | 180 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 008 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 009 | standard nonelectric | 43 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 010 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Loop A | 011 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 012 | equestrian nonelectric | 44 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 013 | standard nonelectric | 27 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 014 | equestrian nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 015 | equestrian nonelectric | 32 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 016 | equestrian nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 017 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 018 | equestrian nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 019 | equestrian nonelectric | 70 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 020 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 021 | standard nonelectric | 52 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 022 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 023 | equestrian nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 024 | equestrian nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 025 | equestrian nonelectric | 61 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 026 | standard nonelectric | 53 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 027 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 028 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 029 | standard nonelectric | 44 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 030 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 031 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 032 | standard nonelectric | 70 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 033 | standard nonelectric | 65 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 034 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 035 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop B | 036 | standard nonelectric | 28 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in NM-03. This member’s public-lands record →