US Forest ServiceFree
Cimarron National Grassland KS
Elkhart, Kansas, Kansas3,596 ft🗓 Apr–Oct
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Dispersed camping on Cimarron National Grassland in southwestern Kansas. Santa Fe Trail ruts still visible.
Peak season temperatures
84°F
Avg high
61°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Chihuahuan RavenBlack-tailed Prairie DogAmerican barn owlGreat Plains ToadCassin's SparrowSwainson's Hawk
Activities
Historic Trail HikingStargazingWildlife ViewingPhotography
Amenities
Historic Trail AccessFire RingPrairie Access
Site types
TentCar CampRV
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr–Oct
- Elevation
- 3,596 ft
- Peak temps
- 61°–84°F
- Rating
- 3.8 (8)
- Coordinates
- 37.0034, -101.8912
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