McCrystal Campground

Prescribed Fires Planned Nearby

Prescribed fire activity may occur near this recreation site this fall and winter. Learn more about potential plans, including how to get ignition notices and smoke readiness.


Area Status: Open

These 55 sites in Valle Vidal elk/bear country are a great hunting, hiking, fishing destination.

From the town of Cimarron, drive 5 miles northeast on Highway 64 to Cerrososo Canyon. Follow this canyon approximately 21 miles to the Valle Vidal Unit Boundary. The route is marked by signs. From the boundary, travel 7 miles on Forest Service Road 1950. These graveled roads are not maintained during the rainy season and may be passable only with a four wheel drive vehicle.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Water is only available for horses at this time. 
Reservations: First come, first served
Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer: 6 campsites for horse campers; '32 max size
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent camping: 55 campsites for tents and trailers.
  • Toilets: Vault
Fees:
  • Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $16/night
  • Campsite for Senior or Access pass holders $8/night
  • Horse group site (6 sites) $75/night
  • Horse waste disposal $5
  • Extra vehicle $8/night
  • Day use parking $6/day
Fees are not charged in the fall.
Usage: Light
Water: Available but not potable.
Restroom: Vault Toilet (6)
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: Questa Ranger District, P.O. Box 110, 184 SR 38, Questa, NM  87556. (575) 586-0520

General Information

Directions:

36 miles northwest of Cimarron via US 64 &FR 1950


General Notes:

 

55 campsites for tents and trailers 
Tables, fireplace, toilets.
6 campsites for horse campers
Water from creek not recommended for drinking.
    
Attractions:
Fishing at McCrystal Creek
Wildlife viewing
Hunting
Historic site ---Ring Place Ranch. Self-guided trail to a pioneer cabin starts at the campground entrance. 


Recreation Map

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Activities

Campground Camping

Opens May through November. 55 campsites at elevation 8,100.

General Info:

General Notes

 

A Historic site ---Ring Place Ranch.
Self-guided trail to a pioneer cabin starts at the campground entrance. 


No. of Sites 55 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable

River and Stream Fishing

Horse Riding

Viewing Wildlife

Picnicking

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
36.7774

  Longitude : 
-105.1126

  Elevation : 
8,100'