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Poison Ivy is found throughout the park. See the attached flyer for more information
Posting Dates: 08-11-2023 - ongoing Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) |
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CAUTION : Tussock Moth has been identified in Cimarron Canyon State Park. The Tussock Moth caterpillars have thousands of tiny hairs covering their bodies. The female moths, egg masses, and cocoons also have hairs. Tussockosis can occur as an allergic reaction from direct contact with insects or airborne hairs. Symptoms may include itchiness, skin rashes, skin irritation, watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. More severe reactions, though less common, include blisters, coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness.
Posting Dates: 08-10-2024 - ongoing Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf) |
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Water has been turned off in all campgrounds except Tolby. Water can be found at the spicket located on the light brown building.
Posting Dates: 10-01-2025 - ongoing |
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Cimarron Canyon State Park is open for day use. Day use hours are from 6 AM- 9 PM. NM Residents with a NM drivers license or license plate do not need to purchase a pass until May 1st. Nonresidents to purchase a $10 pass per day per vehicle.
Posting Dates: 10-20-2025 - ongoing |
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Tolby Campground is currently open to first com first serve.
Posting Dates: 10-20-2025 - ongoing |
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Ponderosa Campground is currently open to first come, first serve.
Posting Dates: 10-20-2025 - ongoing |
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2026 Season - Please be advised that Cimarron Canyon State Park campgrounds will be undergoing significant restroom renovations throughout the 2026 season. The park will remain open for day-use and river access, and camping will be available throughout the season on a first-come, first-served basis to allow us to make the process as smooth and least disruptive to our visitors as possible. At this time, the park will not be accepting online reservations for the upcoming season. We understand this may be an inconvenience and apologize for the disruption to your plans. For the most current updates, please check the park's official alerts page at: Cimarron Canyon Park Alerts
Posting Dates: 12-02-2025 - 12-31-2026 |
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Trail Closures-The Colin Neblett backcountry including Tolby and Maverick Trails are closed to all entry during deer fawning and elk calving May 15-July 31. Clear Creek Trail remains open May 15-July 31. The backcountry and ALL trails are closed during big game hunts as published in the NM Rules and Info Booklet. Licensed hunters and their hunting party are exempt from closures during their hunt/scouting period.
Posting Dates: 8/21/2023 - ongoing Please view Detail Closure (pdf) |
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Blackjack campground will be closed from October 1st to May 1st.
Posting Dates: 9/15/2024 - ongoing |
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Maverick Campground will be closed from December 1st through March 1st.
Posting Dates: 10/20/2025 - ongoing |
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Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
Posting Dates: 6/2/2025 - ongoing |
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