McCrystal Campground

Campground · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Carson Other (NF) · Open Access

8,111 ft
Elevation

These 55 sites in Valle Vidal elk/bear country are a great hunting, hiking, fishing destination.

From the town of Cimarron, drive 5 miles northeast on Highway 64 to Cerrososo Canyon. Follow this canyon approximately 21 miles to the Valle Vidal Unit Boundary. The route is marked by signs. From the boundary, travel 7 miles on Forest Service Road 1950. These graveled roads are not maintained during the rainy season and may be passable only with a four wheel drive vehicle.

Getting there

36 miles northwest of Cimarron via US 64 &FR 1950

36.77740, -105.11260 · 36°46'38.6"N 105°6'45.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.41.91.91.91.81.23.52.41.41.71.61.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 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 McCrystal Campground

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

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $16/night
  • Campsite for Senior or Access pass holders $8/night
  • Horse group site (6 sites) $75/night
  • Horse waste disposal $5
  • Extra vehicle $8/night
  • Day use parking $6/day

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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