Big Cimarron

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Cimarron, CO, CO

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-cimarron to be notified when sites open up.

Budget-friendly tent camping at $20/night with fire rings and picnic tables in the scenic Cimarron, CO area. First-come, first-served availability allows flexible trip planning.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Elk, and Mule Deer present in the area—store food properly and be bear aware.

Insider tips for Big Cimarron: Arrive early—no reservations accepted, first-come, first-served only. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment. Book early in the season as this federal campground fills quickly.

Skip Big Cimarron if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this campground.. You're visiting outside May through October—seasonal closure..

Best time to visit Big Cimarron: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Beaver Lake (Co) (Cimarron, CO), Silver Jack Campground (Co) (Lakeside, CO), Jackson Guard Station (Montrose, CO), Cimarron Campground (Co) (Gunnison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Big Cimarron

Cell signal at Big Cimarron (Cimarron, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Cimarron, CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available at this campground.✕ You're visiting outside May through October—seasonal closure.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early

no reservations accepted, first-come, first-served only.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment.

Book early in the season as this federal campground fills quickly.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, American Elk, and Mule Deer present in the area—store food properly and be bear aware.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Big Cimarron cost per night?+
Big Cimarron costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Big Cimarron open?+
Big Cimarron is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Big Cimarron have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Cimarron?+
Big Cimarron is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Big Cimarron?+
Big Cimarron is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Big Cimarron?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Big Cimarron is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Big Cimarron open, and what are check-in times?+
Big Cimarron is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Recreation Resource Management of America
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Beaver Lake (Co)

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Silver Jack Campground (Co)

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From $20/night

Jackson Guard Station

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From $75/night

Cimarron Campground (Co)

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From $24/night

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