Can you reserve a site at Cimarron Recreation Area?

No. Cimarron Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cimarron Recreation Area

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cimarron National Grassland (NF) · Open Access

3,342 ft
Elevation

The Cimarron Recreation Area includes the Cimarron Campground, Cimarron Picnic Area, Cimarron Group Site and Cimarron Ponds. It also provides access to the Turkey Trail. See individual listings for specific information about these sites.

The facts

Season: Open Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

From Elkhart, Kansas, take Highway 27 north approximately 7 miles. Turn east onto FSR 700.2 and continue for 4 miles. Recreation Area is located on the north side of the road.

37.13585, -101.82266 · 37°8'9.0"N 101°49'21.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	53	61	70	79	90	95	91	85	73	60	49
Low °F	19	22	28	36	48	59	64	62	53	40	28	21
Precip in	0.4	0.3	1.0	1.3	2.1	2.6	2.7	2.9	1.5	1.7	0.4	0.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cimarron Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Cimarron Recreation Area?: No. Cimarron Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Cimarron Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cimarron Recreation Area's operator.