Cimarron Campground
The campground is open. Water systems are currently shut off; campers must bring all water needed for their visit. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect: campfires are allowed only in designated metal fire grates.
Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 8:57PM MDT until June 20 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
From Recreation.gov
The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
East Portal Closed Due to Wildfires
East Portal remains closed due to fire activity and post-fire hazards. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.
About
Cimarron Campground sits at the site of a historic narrow gauge railroad town along U.S. Highway 50 within Curecanti National Recreation Area. The 21-site campground operates entirely on a first-come, first-served basis and rarely fills. Sites accommodate everything from tents to medium-sized RVs, each equipped with a fire grate and picnic table. Elevation is 6,895 feet. The campground's primary draw beyond camping is the adjacent Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit, featuring Engine #278 resting on a historic truss bridge—the last remaining railroad bridge along the Denver and Rio Grande's narrow-gauge route through the Black Canyon. Crystal Reservoir near Morrow Point Dam is approximately 1.5 miles away, though boating is limited to hand-carried craft due to hazardous conditions from fluctuating water levels and dam releases. Amenities include vault toilets, seasonal potable water, and seasonal trash/recycling collection. No hookups or showers are available. The campground enforces quiet hours from 10pm to 6am, including generator use. Sites are limited to eight people and two vehicles maximum.
Directions
From Montrose, drive 20 miles east on U.S. Highway 50. The campground is located between mile markers 112 and 113.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 641-2337 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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