National Park Service · Colorado
Cimarron Campground (CO)
National Park Service · Colorado, United States · in Curecanti National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 22 no hookups
- Season
- October 13 to October 28
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,896 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1 · certified dark-sky place
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Curecanti National Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- Cimarron
- Phone
- 970-641-2337
Site map
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About
Overview
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 accomodates all types of camping--from tents to medium sized RVs. All sites are first-come first-served, and the campground rarely fills. Railroad exhibits are adjacent to the campground, and Crystal Reservoir near Morrow Point Dam is approximately 1.5 miles away (2.4 km). Elevation: 6895 feet (2101 m)
Facilities
Seasonal potable water, flush toilets, dump station and trash/recycling collection provided. Picnic tables, fire grates and fire rings in every camp site.
Nearby Attractions
The Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit is adjacent to the campground. Crystal Reservoir near Morrow Point Dam is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away.
Charges & Cancellations
Fees
All campsites at Cimarron Campground are first-come, first-served. This campground uses Scan & Pay to accept on-site payment through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app ahead of your visit to arrive ready!
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 10° | -14° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 15° | -8° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 23° | 1° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 29° | 8° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 38° | 14° | 79° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 50° | 37° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 57° | 48° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 55° | 48° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 49° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 35° | 21° | 73° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 30° | -8° | 64° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 10° | -12° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Mesa Creek Trail · 0.9 mi as the crow flies
Mesa Creek Trail 0.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Hermit's Rest Trail · 2.4 mi as the crow flies
Hermits Rest Trail 2.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Crystal Creek Trail · 3.4 mi as the crow flies
Crystal Creek Trail 1.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Curecanti Creek Trail · 7.6 mi as the crow flies
Curecanti Creek Trail 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there
All 19 trails in Curecanti National Recreation Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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