Camp ObserverCimarron Campground
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Camp site features
Across 36 camp sites:
- Fire pit: all 36 sites
- Picnic table: all 36 sites
- Pets allowed: 25 of 36 sites
- Longest RV: 180 ft
- Largest party: 16 people
Directions
Driving Directions:
From Costilla, NM, on State Highway 522, travel east on State Highway 196 past Amalia to the intersection of Forest
Service Road 1950. Travel on 1950 (a gravel road) east to the unit boundary. Follow Forest Service Road 1950 to the
junction with Forest Service Road 1900. Turn right; you will cross Costilla Creek. Continue on Forest Service Road 1950,
10 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1910. Climb 1 mile up the hill to Cimmarron Campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Jeffrey S
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
I talked with a lady on the phone about the premises and the closure of the park coming up. She told me there were community showers and community bathrooms. I drove up there and was going to sleep in a tent or my car and use the showers and bathrooms. There were no showers and the community bathrooms were so unbelievably filthy that I couldn’t go in them. I stayed one night them went home. You need more information on the website and tell your people who answer the phone that if they don’t know about the property please don’t give out bogus information. I drove over thirteen hours to get there and stayed only one night and then went home. Thank you for your time. Jeff Spencer
Jessie M
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground host gave away our campsite to another family because he'd given away their campsite to a hunter whose RV needed more space for the slide out. This was a cascading event of incompetence which took over an hour to rectify. And lest you think we were late for our reservation, we arrived at 4:00 pm on the day of our reservation. It was truly remarkable that the campground host considered giving away reserved spots as a reasonable solution when none of us were beyond the 24 hour window.
Jodee G
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
We've stayed at Cimarron Campground multiple times and it never disappoints. When one of our friends camper didn't work well in their reserved campsite, the host was helpful in locating a better spot and making the move happen seamlessly. The current host was friendly, helpful, and kept the restrooms and campground tidy.
marcy l
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
This campground is heavily used by hunters. There were only 3 families camping the weekend we were there, and 3 groups of bear hunters with very barky packs of dogs. The issue is the state of the bathrooms which were left open all weekend and filled with a nightmarish number of flies. The old fly paper was lying torn on the ground, but not replaced. An animal hide hangs abandoned on a post in a corral. It is a beautiful area, though, with good roads from Costillo.
alan c
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed 4 months ago
you guys need to get the water fixed. Horse camp hauling water is a problem in that area. I intend to come back next year and hopefully you will have the issues resolved by then.
Melanie W
Loop:Loop B
Site:
Reviewed 4 months ago
The road leading up the mountain to the campground is about an hour from the nearest services and cell coverage. It is very rough and bumpy, and because it has been such a dry year, the drive was extremely dusty. By the time we arrived, there was a layer of dust inside the camper and on just about everything.
The camp host was very friendly and welcoming, which made for a great first impression. The campsites, however, are fairly close together, so expect to hear conversations and other typical campground noise from neighboring sites.
There are no trash receptacles at the campground, so be prepared to pack out all of your garbage. The vault toilets were reasonably clean, although they were nearly full when we arrived. A friendly public service announcement for fellow campers: please lower the toilet lid and close the door when you leave. It helps keep the facilities cleaner and more pleasant for everyone.
The campground also has several fishing ponds that you can either drive to or reach by walking about half a mile. Be aware that there are specific fishing regulations in place. For example, I believe some ponds are restricted to fly fishing only. If you plan to fish, I recommend reviewing the current regulations before your trip so you know what is and isn't permitted.
Season dates
Peak season
May 21, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027
Reservable online
Walk In season
Sep 10, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027
First come, first served
Peak season
May 22, 2028 – Sep 10, 2028
Reservable online
Walk In season
Sep 11, 2028 – Sep 20, 2028
First come, first served
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