Cimarron Canyon State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 377-6271
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 11
Construction Closure: General Alert for Cimarron: Cimarron Canyon is undergoing improvements and upgrades as par…General Alert for Cimarron: Cimarron Canyon is undergoing improvements and upgrades as part of New Mexico State Parks Statewide – Outdoor Recreation… (more)
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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Closure: Tolby Day Use area is currently closed for construction. Once the construction is complete…Tolby Day Use area is currently closed for construction. Once the construction is completed, we will reopen the day use area.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Closure: Blackjack Tent Camping area will be closed on September 7th, 2026 and will reopen on May 1…Blackjack Tent Camping area will be closed on September 7th, 2026 and will reopen on May 1st, 2027
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Closure: Maverick Campground/ Gravel pit lakes will be closed on September 15th, 2026. The campgrou…Maverick Campground/ Gravel pit lakes will be closed on September 15th, 2026. The campground will reopen on March 1st 2027.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Closure: Ponderosa Campground will be closed on September 15th and will reopen when construction is…Ponderosa Campground will be closed on September 15th and will reopen when construction is completed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Closure: Tolby Campground will remain open during construction with limited sites that will be walk…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,… (more)
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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Closure: Trail Closures-The Colin Neblett backcountry including Tolby and Maverick Trails are close…Trail Closures-The Colin Neblett backcountry including Tolby and Maverick Trails are closed to all entry during deer fawning and elk calving May… (more)
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.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: Tobly campground has only a few sites available. Half the sites have been closed, and wate…Tobly campground has only a few sites available. Half the sites have been closed, and water has been turned off. Currently there is only a portable… (more)
Tobly campground has only a few sites available. Half the sites have been closed, and water has been turned off. Currently there is only a portable toilet to use. Campers will not have access to water. Water will be located at the well house but can only be access by walking to it.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Colfax County, about 14 miles northeast of Angel Fire, Cimarron Canyon State Park covers about 1,231 acres.
Visitors come for rock climbing, hunting in season, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
CampingFishingHuntingPicnickingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingRock climbing
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 28869 Highway 64
Eagle Nest, NM 87718 - Nearest town
- Angel Fire — about 14 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.5453, -105.1345
- Phone
- (575) 377-6271
- jordan.mitchell@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Dec 26, 2024
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology