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McCrystal Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — New Mexico · Carson National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Carson National Forest |
| Location | New Mexico · Carson National Forest · 36.77740, -105.11260 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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, from the listing
36 miles northwest of Cimarron via US 64 &FR 1950
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Trip Card — McCrystal Campground
New Mexico · Carson National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico · Carson National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/241367 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.