McCrystal Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · NM · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access 4WD Required
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning 4WD Required
Hookup Dry Camping

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

36.7774, -105.1126 , NM

Description

These 55 sites in Valle Vidal elk/bear country are a great hunting, hiking, fishing destination.

From the town of Cimarron, drive 5 miles northeast on Highway 64 to Cerrososo Canyon. Follow this canyon approximately 21 miles to the Valle Vidal Unit Boundary. The route is marked by signs. From the boundary, travel 7 miles on Forest Service Road 1950. These graveled roads are not maintained during the rainy season and may be passable only with a four wheel drive vehicle.

Directions

36 miles northwest of Cimarron via US 64 &FR 1950

Activities

CAMPING HORSEBACK RIDING PICNICKING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

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