Cimarron Campground
Montrose, Colorado · 6,893 ft · In Curecanti National Recreation Area
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,893 ft (2,101 m)6,893 ft2,101 m
- Land
- Curecanti National Recreation Area
Other campgrounds in Curecanti National Recreation Area 12
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Cimarron Campground (CO)$24 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov360 ft
- East Portal Campground15 sites · $10–$20 a night7.6 mi
- East Portal Campground15 sites · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.6 mi
- Lake Fork Campground3 loops · Lower Loop, Middle Loop, Upper Loop · 90 sites · $24 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov12 mi
- Ponderosa Campground28 sites · $10–$20 a night14 mi
- Ponderosa Campground (CO)4 loops · Lower, Middle, Scan and Pay, Upper · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov14 mi
Also in the park: 3 places run by another agency · 1 single site
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About
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).
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, and Recreation.gov · Edit
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Cell service at Cimarron Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
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- TueChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 52% chance of rain58°37°
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 96% chance of rain43°31°
- ThuPartly Sunny, 8% chance of rain48°30°
- FriSunny53°32°
- SatMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain53°37°
Nearby camping
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Camp site
Campground · 9.1 mi · Colona
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground
National Park · 10 mi · Montrose
Big Cimarron
Public Land · 13 mi · Loghill Village
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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