Cimarrona (CO)
Campground · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 8,375 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
Cimarrona Campground is located next to Cimarrona Creek with views of the meadow and Williams Reservior to the south. The campground has 21 sites. There are both sunny and shady sites to choose from as well as a few sites that can handle large-sized RVs. It’s only a short walk to fish in the creek. The campground is adjacent to the Cimarrona Trailhead.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: May – November (limited services Sept - Nov) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 21 bookable sites
- 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Cimarrona, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 21 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
22 campsites at Cimarrona (CO)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 02 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 03 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 04 - Host | Cimarrona | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 05 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 06 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 07 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 08 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 09 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 10 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 11 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 12 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 13 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 14 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 15 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 16 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 17 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 18 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 19 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 20 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 21 | Cimarrona | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
37.53890, -107.21010 · 37°32'20.0"N 107°12'36.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 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 Cimarrona (CO)
- Can you reserve a site at Cimarrona (CO)?
- Yes, Cimarrona (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cimarrona (CO) have?
- 22 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
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Cimarrona (CO) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cimarrona (CO)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $27
Restrictions:
- Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time.
- Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended.
- Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime.
- Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8 members is acceptable.
- Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
- Max RV size = 35 ft
Camping near Cimarrona (CO)
- Palisades Horse Camp 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Teal 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Williams Creek Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bridge 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Thirty Mile 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
- River Hill 13.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Copper Creek Trailhead 10.5 mi · Facility
- Love Lake Picnic Site 13.3 mi · Facility
- Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site 13.5 mi · Facility
- Road Canyon Campground 15 mi · Campground
- Ivy Creek Trailhead # 805 15.2 mi · Facility
- Road Canyon Boat Ramp 15.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-17.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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