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Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal,
or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that
can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or
cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device.
Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
Attention: Cimarron Canyon State Park will be closed from September 1st until further notice, due to campground renovations and facility system upgrades. If conditions allow, campgrounds will be open first come, first serve.
ATTENTION :: To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
Attention: The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Cimarron Canyon, NM
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73 site(s) found
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Booking Window
Camping
Mon May 18 2026 - Wed Nov 18 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Mon May 18 2026 - Wed Jun 17 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Tent Only
Mon May 18 2026 - Wed Nov 18 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 15 2026
Mon Sep 07 2026
Walk In
Tue Dec 01 2026
Fri May 14 2027
Peak
Sat May 15 2027
Wed Sep 15 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking Trail
- Modern Restrooms
- Park Office
- Parking
- Tent Area
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
May 15 2026 -
Sep 07 2026
May 15 2026 -
Sep 07 2026
Tent Only
$20.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Walk In Season
Dec 01 2026 -
May 14 2027
Dec 01 2026 -
May 14 2027
Tent Only
$20.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Peak Season
May 15 2027 -
Sep 15 2027
May 15 2027 -
Sep 15 2027
Tent Only
$20.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.53861, -105.2225
36°32'19"N, 105°13'21"W
FROM NORTHEAST: EXIT I-25 AT EXIT 446 SOUTH OF RATON AND TAKE US 64, 50 MILES TO PARK. FROM SOUTHEAST: EXIT I-25 AT EXIT 418, NORTH OF SPRINGER, AND TAKE HWY 56 TO CIMARRON, TURN LEFT AND TAKE US 64, 15 MILES TO PARK. FROM WEST: TAKE US 64 FROM TAOS, 35 MILES TO PARK. ALL CAMPGROUNDS OFF US 64, TOLBY CAMPGROUND IS JUST EAST OF MILEPOST 288; MAVERICK AND PONDEROSA CAMPGROUNDS ARE JUST EAST OF MILEPOST 295.
36.53861, -105.2225
36°32'19"N, 105°13'21"W
FROM NORTHEAST: EXIT I-25 AT EXIT 446 SOUTH OF RATON AND TAKE US 64, 50 MILES TO PARK. FROM SOUTHEAST: EXIT I-25 AT EXIT 418, NORTH OF SPRINGER, AND TAKE HWY 56 TO CIMARRON, TURN LEFT AND TAKE US 64, 15 MILES TO PARK. FROM WEST: TAKE US 64 FROM TAOS, 35 MILES TO PARK. ALL CAMPGROUNDS OFF US 64, TOLBY CAMPGROUND IS JUST EAST OF MILEPOST 288; MAVERICK AND PONDEROSA CAMPGROUNDS ARE JUST EAST OF MILEPOST 295.
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