Cimarron Campground
Campground ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 6,895 ft
- Elevation
Cimarron Campground is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Montrose, CO on U.S. Highway 50 at the site of Cimarron, a historic narrow gauge railroad town. The campground accommodates tents to medium sized RVs. All sites are first-come, first-served and the campground rarely fills. Railroad exhibits are adjacent to the campground. Crystal Reservoir near Morrow Point Dam is approximately 1.5 miles away (2.4 km).
Getting there
Cimarron Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/cure/planyourvisit/camp_cimarron.htm.
38.44430, -107.55554 · 38°26'39.5"N 107°33'20.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 35 | 40 | 51 | 60 | 70 | 81 | 86 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 49 | 36 |
| Low °F | 3 | 10 | 19 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 26 | 16 | 6 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 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 Cimarron Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Cimarron Campground?
- No. Cimarron Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Cimarron Campground
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- Lake Fork Campground 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Cimarron 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beaver Lake (CO) 13.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Portal Campground 7.6 mi · Campground
- South Rim Visitor Center 10.4 mi · Visitor Center
- North Rim Ranger Station 12.7 mi · Visitor Center
- Beaver Lake Campground - Ouray RD 13.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (970) 641-2337
- Email cure_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
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.
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