Cimarrona (Co)

Federal campground in San Juan National Forest

Location: Pagosa Springs, CO, CO

Price: From $28 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/cimarrona-co to be notified when sites open up.

Stunning scenic views of a nearby reservoir with beautiful aspens and creek access. Google reviewers consistently praise the picturesque setting and cleanliness maintained by the campground host.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Black Bear, American Beaver, Coyote, Bighorn Sheep, Osprey, Peregrine Falcon present in area

Insider tips for Cimarrona (Co): First-come, first-served basis only — arrive physically at campground to claim site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Reservoir nearby offers fishing and wading opportunities

Skip Cimarrona (Co) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Cimarrona (Co): May-October — Verified seasonal operations period. Autumn — Google reviewers specifically noted beautiful aspens during autumn camping.

Nearby campgrounds: Palisades Horse Camp (Pagosa Springs, CO), Teal (Pagosa Springs, CO), Williams Creek Campground (Pagosa Springs, CO), Bridge (Pagosa Springs, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cimarrona (Co)

Cell signal at Cimarrona (Co) (Pagosa Springs, 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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Pagosa Springs, CO, CO★ 4 (0 reviews)From $28/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✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served basis only

arrive physically at campground to claim site

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

Reservoir nearby offers fishing and wading opportunities

Best: May-October

Verified seasonal operations period

Best: Autumn

Google reviewers specifically noted beautiful aspens during autumn camping

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: Pacific Black Bear, American Beaver, Coyote, Bighorn Sheep, Osprey, Peregrine Falcon present in area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· San Juan National Forest

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 — San Juan National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at San Juan National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cimarrona (Co) cost per night?+
Cimarrona (Co) costs $28 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cimarrona (Co) open?+
Cimarrona (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cimarrona (Co) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cimarrona (Co)?+
Cimarrona (Co) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cimarrona (Co)?+
Cimarrona (Co) 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 Cimarrona (Co)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cimarrona (Co) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cimarrona (Co) open, and what are check-in times?+
Cimarrona (Co) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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$28 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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