Cimarron Campground
Tucked among spruce, aspen and fir in the scenic Valle Vidal, this campground is popular with hunters, anglers, wildlife-watchers and horseback riders.
General Information
The campground contains 32 campsites, which includes 11 horse sites, two double sites and 25 single-family sites.
Mid-Spring - Fall
The campground is within the annual eastside Valle Vidal closure between January 1 and April 1 to protect wintering elk habitat.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $22 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Double Site: $40 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $11 per vehicle per night
Day Use:
$11 per vehicle per day
Fees are only charged mid-May through mid-October.
Address: 184 State Highway 38, Questa, NM 87556
Phone: (575) 586-0520
Hours: Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.7703
Longitude: -105.2054
Directions
From Costilla on State Highway 522, travel east on State Highway 196 past Amalia to the intersection of Forest Service Road 1950. Travel on 1950 (a gravel road) east to the Unit boundary. Follow Forest Service Road 1950 to the junction with Forest Service Road 1900. Turn right, you will cross Costilla Creek. Continue on Forest Service Road 1950, 10 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1910. Climb 1 mile up the hill to Cimmarron Campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
There are 11 horse campsites. Water is currently off due to a system issue.
Recreation Opportunities
Horse Riding and Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning
Horseback Riding Info
Although there are no established trails in the Valle Vidal, backcountry riding opportunities are abudance across the Valle Vidal.
Horse Camping Info
Horse corrals are available at eleven campsites.
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Fishing at Comanche Creek and Shuree Ponds
Wildlife viewing
Hunting
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
The nearby Shuree Ponds are a short hike or drive from the campground.
Hunting Info
Located within Game Management Unit 55A, this campground is a very popular basecamp for fall hunting trips.
Please remember that discharing a firearm is prohibited:
- In or within 150 yards of a building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area and
- Across or on a National Forest System road or a body of water adjacent thereto, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result in such discharge.
Note: The beauty of the Valle Vidal's forests have been shaped by the forces of fire. Fire crews continue to use fire (prescribed or natural ignitions) to maintain the Valle's health. Smoke may be visible and/or experienced during these times, which can include peak hunting season in summer and fall.
