Cimarron Campground (CO)
Montrose, Colorado · 6,900 ft · In Curecanti National Recreation Area
Photos: NPS
Wildfire 16 mi S: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,900 ft (2,103 m)6,900 ft2,103 m
Sites22
Cimarron Campground (CO) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Other campgrounds in Curecanti National Recreation Area 12
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Cimarron Campground21 sites · $12–$24 a night360 ft
- East Portal Campground15 sites · $10–$20 a night7.7 mi
- East Portal Campground15 sites · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.7 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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- Campfires allowed
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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.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Cimarron Campground (CO): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- 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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