Can you reserve a site at Point of Rocks Interpretive Site?

No. Point of Rocks Interpretive Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Point of Rocks Interpretive Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cimarron National Grassland (NF) · Open Access

3,541 ft
Elevation

An important landmark along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and the third highest point in Kansas, this site offers interpretive signs, access to the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, and scenic views of Cimarron River, looking into Oklahoma and Colorado.

Getting there

From Elkhart, Kansas, take Hwy 27 north approximately 7 miles. Cross the Cimarron River and turn west onto FSR 600.3. Continue west approximately 3 miles. Turn south onto FSR 600.3A to Point of Rocks.

37.10374, -101.93858 · 37°6'13.4"N 101°56'18.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	60	69	79	89	93	91	84	71	58	48
Low °F	21	23	31	39	50	60	65	63	55	42	31	23
Precip in	0.4	0.3	1.0	1.9	2.2	2.5	2.9	3.0	1.2	1.7	0.5	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.3 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 Point of Rocks Interpretive Site

Can you reserve a site at Point of Rocks Interpretive Site?: No. Point of Rocks Interpretive Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Point of Rocks Interpretive Site

Point of Rocks Ponds 1.5 mi · Facility
Cimarron Recreation Area 6.8 mi · Facility
Cimarron National Grassland 8.3 mi · Facility
Carrizo Canyon Picnic Area 59.4 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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