National Park Service
Cimarron Campground (CO)
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ReservableAccess
23Sites
The place
Cimarron Campground is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Montrose, CO on U.S. Highway 50 at the site of Cimarron, a historic narrow gauge railroad town . The campground accomodates all types of camping--from tents to medium sized RVs. All sites are first-come first-served, and the campground rarely fills. Railroad exhibits are adjacent to the campground, and Crystal Reservoir near Morrow Point Dam is approximately 1.5 miles away (2.4 km). Elevation: 6895 feet (2101 m) Facilities Seasonal potable water, flush toilets, dump station and trash/recycling collection provided. Keep reading
Picnic tables, fire grates and fire rings in every camp site. Nearby Attractions The Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit is adjacent to the campground. Crystal Reservoir near Morrow Point Dam is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away. Charges & Cancellations
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The sites · 23
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scan and Pay | Cimarron Campground (CO) Scan and Pay | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| 001 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 002 | management | — | — | ||
| 003 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 004 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 005 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 006 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 007 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 008 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 009 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 010 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 011 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 012 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 013 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 014 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 015 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 016 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 017 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 018 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 019 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 020 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 021 | standard nonelectric | — | — | ||
| 022 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
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Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
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.
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Fees
All campsites at Cimarron Campground are first-come, first-served. This campground uses Scan & Pay to accept on-site payment through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app ahead of your visit to arrive ready!
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Your representative
This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →
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