Carson National Forest

Recreational Activities: Camping

Cimarron Campground

Questa Ranger District

9,300 ft. elevation.

From Costilla 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.

14 day length of stay limit;
Pay Campground
Open May to October

Facilities:
36 campsites for tents and trailers 
Tables, fireplace, toilets.
Drinking water not available
Some sites with horse facilities.

Attractions:
Camping/picnicking
Fishing at Comanche Creek and Shuree Ponds
Hiking 
Wildlife viewing
Hunting
Horseback Riding

USDA Forest Service - Carson National Forest
Last Modified: Monday, 01 June 2009 at 14:56:31 EDT