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Cimarron National Grassland

Welcome to the Cimarron National Grassland, one of 20 national grasslands administered by the Forest Service. Located within Morton and Stevens counties in southwestern Kansas, the Cimarron National Grassland manages 108,175 acres.

General Information

This recreation region is managed by the Cimarron National Grassland.

Complexes

Cimarron Recreation Area includes the Cimarron Campground, Cimarron Picnic Area, Cimarron Group Site and Cimarron Ponds. It also provides access to the Turkey Trail. See individual listings for specific information about these sites.

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Cimarron Campground

Site Open

Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area and surrounded by tall cottonwood trees, this scenic campground has 12 campsites.

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Cimarron Group Site

Site Open

This group site is located in the Cimarron Recreation Area. An access key as well as volleyball and horseshoe equipment are provided with rental.

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Cimarron Picnic Area

Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area, there are many picnic tables available for day use.

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Cimarron Ponds Fishing Site

Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area, these four, human-made ponds were constructed for migratory birds.&nbs

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Turkey Trail

This 10.5-mile trail extends between Cottonwood Picnic Area and 1 mile east of County Road 16.

Recreation Sites

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Cimarron Campground
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Fishing
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…

Cimarron Group Site
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking
This group site is located in the Cimarron Recreation Area. An access key as well as volleyball and horseshoe equipment are provided with rental. No recreational vehicle (RV) hook ups are…

Cimarron National Grassland Auto Tour
Picnicking Scenic Drives Outdoor Science and Learning
This self-guided tour, in "The Sea of Grass" brochure, highlights many points of interest, scenery and amenities found on the grassland. It is approximately 30 miles long, so plan on about 2-3…

Cimarron Picnic Area
Picnicking
Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area, there are many picnic tables available for day use.

Cimarron Ponds Fishing Site
Fishing Picnicking
Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area, these four, human-made ponds were constructed for migratory birds.  There is an accessible fishing pier, covered picnic sites and campgrounds nearby. Trout…

Cimarron River Overlook
Outdoor Science and Learning
A small overlook and parking area that has scenic views of the Cimarron River valley and interpretive displays about the area's history.

Cimarron River Trail #1842
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This is an off-highway vehicle trail in the Cimarron Riverbed. The riverbed is very sandy with cross fences in several places along the trail.

Conestoga Trailhead
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning
This trailhead provides access to the Santa Fe Companion Trail (19 miles) and the Santa Fe National Historic Trail (23 miles). Interpretative signs provide the history of both trails. Accessible…

Cottonwood Picnic Area
Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
Located off State Highway 27 south of the Cimarron River, this shady site has many accessible picnic tables as well as a steam tractor display, interpretative signs and a playground area. Also…

Mallard Ponds Fishing Site
Fishing
Located east of Cimarron Recreation Area on Forest System Road 700, these human-made ponds are stocked with fish by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Please refer to Kansas Department of…

Last updated April 6, 2026

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