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Cimarron Campground

Campground · National forest in Colfax County, New Mexico.

36Campsites
4.1 miTo Beatty Lakes
180 ftLongest RV site

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Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Carson National Forest)
Campsites36
Site types25 standard, no electric, 11 equestrian no electric
Longest RV/trailer site180 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(575) 586-0520
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Cimarron Campground

Cimarron Campground is located in the scenic Valle Vidal within Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, at an elevation of 9,300 feet. The sites are tucked among spruce, aspen and fir trees, and the camp offers an open range feel. Visitors have opportunities to enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a picturesque setting. Viewing wildlife and simply relaxing in the mountain air are popular activities. Recreation Anglers can fish for Rio Grande cutthroat trout in Comanche Creek and the Rio Pueblo. Nearby Shuree Ponds offers excellent fishing. The smaller pond is a fishing hole for kids 12 and under.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Cimarron Campground is in Colfax County.

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