Cimarrona
Open for the season with full services. All 21 sites are first-come, first-served at $28 per night. From late September through October, limited services are available at half-price fees. The campground closes for services November through May.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Cimarrona Campground is located in the San Juan National Forest at the end of Forest Road 640, above Williams Creek Reservoir. The campground sits alongside Cimarrona Creek with views across meadows toward the reservoir. All 21 sites are available first-come, first-served, with a mix of sunny and shaded options. Several sites can accommodate larger RVs up to 35 feet, though no hookups are available. Facilities include potable water, two vault toilets, picnic tables at each site, fire grates, and trash pickup. The campground is adjacent to the Cimarrona Trailhead, providing access to hiking in the surrounding wilderness. Creek fishing is a short walk away, and Williams Creek Reservoir offers both motorized and non-motorized boating opportunities. The campground operates from May through September at full services. From late September through October, limited services are available at half-price fees. Between November and May, the campground remains open but with no services including no water, trash pickup, or restroom access. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am, and generator use is limited to one hour at a time.
Directions
From Pagosa Springs, CO: Travel about 15.5 miles on Piedra Road. Continue on FR 631 for about 6 miles. Turn right onto FR 640 for 4 miles to the campground entrance. Located 2.3 miles north of Teal Campground on Forest Road 640, above Williams Creek Reservoir.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $27 - $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.PagosaRD@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 264-2268 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| San Juan NF - Cimarrona Campground |
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