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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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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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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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General Alert for Cimarron: Cimarron Canyon is undergoing improvements and upgrades as part of New Mexico State Parks Statewide – Outdoor Recreation Restroom Improvement Project. Construction efforts will impact both day use areas and campgrounds. Be sure to check for and review park alerts and notifications prior to your visit. For the affected areas, we anticipate noise and other construction-related impacts for the duration of these construction activities. Please adhere to all signage and electronic alerts for your safety. For up-to-date information, please call the park at 505-414-9840. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for your planning purposes and during your visit. We thank you for your cooperation.
Posting Dates: 9/3/2026 - ongoing |
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Tolby Day Use area is currently closed for construction. Once the construction is completed, we will reopen the day use area.
Posting Dates: 9/3/2026 - ongoing |
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Blackjack Tent Camping area will be closed on September 7th, 2026 and will reopen on May 1st, 2027
Posting Dates: 9/3/2026 - ongoing |
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Maverick Campground/ Gravel pit lakes will be closed on September 15th, 2026. The campground will reopen on March 1st 2027.
Posting Dates: 9/3/2026 - ongoing |
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Ponderosa Campground will be closed on September 15th and will reopen when construction is completed.
Posting Dates: 9/3/2026 - ongoing |
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Tolby Campground will remain open during construction with limited sites that will be walkup up or first come first serve sites. There may be short, partial closure for the demo of the comfort stations. Check back for more updates.
Posting Dates: 8/31/2026 - ongoing |
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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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Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. 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.
Posting Dates: 3/4/2026 - ongoing |
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