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Cimarron Campground

Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area and surrounded by tall cottonwood trees, this scenic campground has 12 campsites. A great variety of birds provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. The Cimarron Fishing Ponds are nearby.

Reservations

This campground is strictly first come, first served. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

General Information

Open year-round

All day

The following restrictions apply to this campground:

  • Be aware of any fire restrictions.
  • Do not park off constructed roads and parking areas.
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times.
  • No discharge of firearms or fireworks is permitted.

The Interagency Senior Pass and the Interagency Access Pass provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $7 per night

$7 fee per site for overnight camping.   

Please be prepared to pay with cash or check.

Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

Contact Name: Cimarron National Grassland

Contact Phone: 620-697-4621

Cimarron national grasslands portal sign

Address: 242 East Highway 56 Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: 620-697-4621
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.13547354

Longitude: -101.8240195

Directions

From Elkhart, Kansas, travel north on U.S. Highway 27 for 7 miles. Turn right on Forest System Road 700 and continue for 4 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Horses must be kept in the provided corral.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated January 23, 2026