Campground · New Mexico ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Carson Other (NF) · Open Access
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.
36 miles northwest of Cimarron via US 64 &FR 1950
36.77740, -105.11260 · 36°46'38.6"N 105°6'45.4"W
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
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.
McCrystal Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by McCrystal Campground's operator.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments