Valle Vidal
The Valle Vidal, or Valley of Life, is a special place to the people of New Mexico and people from around the world, who come to marvel at the impressive views and its prized elk herd and their calves, to enjoy recreation and sporting opportunities, and to catch the rare Rio Grande cutthroat trout.
Not only does the Valle Vidal offer outstanding scenic, wildlife viewing, and recreational opportunities, it also serves as an important resource for the ranching and agricultural communities of New Mexico, with its fresh water, firewood, and traditional grazing lands.
Recreation Sites
Cimarron Campground
Site Open
Tucked among spruce, aspen and fir in the scenic Valle Vidal, this campground is popular with hunters, anglers, wildlife-watchers and horseback riders.
McCrystal Campground
Site Open
A large campground in a ponderosa forest across from the Valle Vidal's historic Ring Place Ranch.
Shuree Ponds
Site Open
In the scenic Valle Vidal, a day use area with three ponds for seasonal fishing.