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Cimarron Campground
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.
The campground contains 32 overnight campsites, which includes nine horse sites, two double sites and 25 single-family sites. 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 and trash collection is provided.
In the heart of the Valle Vidal elk and bear country, this 32 site campground, 12 with corrals for horses, is popular with hunters, anglers and wildlife-watchers.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov. A reservation fee will be added to the price. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets |
| Fees: |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | 30 miles southwest of Costilla via NM 196 and FRs 1950 & 1910. |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (4) |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | For more information contact the Questa Ranger District, P.O. Box 110, 184 SR 38, Questa, NM 87556. (575) 586-0520. |
General Information
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.
General Notes:
32 campsites for tents and trailers
Tables, fireplace, toilets.
Drinking water not available
Some sites with horse facilities.
Fishing at Comanche Creek and Shuree Ponds
Wildlife viewing
Hunting
Activities
Campground Camping
Opens May through October. 32 campsites at elevation 9,400.
| No. of Sites | 32 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | 1 |
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
32 Campsites, 12 with corrals for horses.
Picnicking
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | 32' max |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Toilets: |