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Cimarron Campground, New Mexico
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Description: Located at 9400 ft in the heart of the majestic Valle Vidal Unit, this 35 site campground is popular with hunters, anglers and wildlife-watchers. Elk and deer hunting opportunities abound. Trout fishing in nearby Shuree Ponds and the Comanche Creek as well as the close-by Rio Pueblo which also offers wheel chair access. The Agua Piedra trail #19A can be traveled on by (foot, horse, mountain bike & motorcycle)and is 6.1 miles. The campground is composed of two sections near the Rio Pueblo.
One section, at entrance to campground, is a short loop with sites that can accommodate small groups. The other section
contains two loops, one which accommodate tents or RVs(combined) and the other is for tents only. Shade is provided by spruce, fir and a few aspen. The sound of the river can be
heard throughout the campground.
Location: 30 miles southwest of Costilla via NM 196 and FRs 1950 & 1910
From Costilla on State Highway 522, travel east on State Highway 196 past Amalia to the intersection of Forest Service Road 1950. Travel on 1950 (a gravel road) east to the Unit boundary. Follow Forest Service Road 1950 to the junction with Forest Service Road 1900. Turn right, you will cross Costilla Creek. Continue on Forest Service Road 1950, 10 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1910. Climb 1 mile up the hill to Cimmarron Campground. Latitude: 36.769475 Longitude: -105.2050026
Address: Questa Ranger District
Carson National Forest
PO Box 110
Questa, NM 87556 |
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Phone: 575-586-0520 |
Season: May-October |
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Fee: YES |
Reservations: NO
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: Horse facilities available; 32' trailer limit; fishing at nearby Shuree Ponds. There is no potable water (Drinking Water) but stock water is available.
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