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Cimarron National Grassland

Welcome to the Cimarron National Grassland, 1 of 20 National Grasslands administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture 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


The 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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Site Open

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

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

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

Recreation Sites

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Point of Rocks Interpretive Site

Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
An important landmark along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and the third highest point in Kansas, this site offers interpretive signs, access to the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and…

Point of Rocks Ponds

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
These human-made fishing ponds are stocked with trout in the winter and channel catfish during the summer. Please refer to Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for further information regarding…

Race Track

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This area is set aside for off-road and OHV travel. Located north of the Cimarron River, it is marked on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.

Wilburton Pond Fishing Site

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Located east of County Road 16 on Forest Service Road 700, this man-made pond is stocked with fish by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Please refer to Kansas Department of Wildlife and…

Last updated April 29th, 2025