3.9237 reviewsPrice
$7/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
12 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$7/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
12 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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242 East Highway 56 Elkhart, KS 67950
Spring birders and budget-conscious anglers will get the most out of this place. Stocked trout in winter, catfish in summer, and migratory waterbirds peaking around the ponds in April. Hard to argue with $7 a night for potable water, fire rings, and genuinely dark skies.
Rail traffic noise reaches tent sites at night and there's no workaround. The far-end sites also get foot traffic from day-use anglers during daylight hours, so light sleepers and anyone wanting a private base camp should know what they're walking into.
Reference information about Cimarron Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area and surrounded by tall cottonwood trees, this scenic campground has 12 campsites. A great variety of birds provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. The Cimarron Fishing Ponds are nearby.</p>
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Spring offers the best conditions: highs in the mid-50s to mid-70s, nights in the 30s to 40s. Cottonwoods leaf out, migratory waterbirds and songbirds peak around the ponds, and early wildflowers appear. Summer heat pushes into the 90s. The cottonwood shade and fishing ponds become more valuable then. Winter brings occasional snow and quiet solitude. Spring and fall see lower crowds than summer.
Spring noted as best: mild temps, cottonwoods leaf out, peak migratory birds and early wildflowers.
Cimarron Campground offers basic amenities suitable for a simple camping experience. The campground features restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash facilities. User reviews mention a quiet and clean environment, adequate firewood availability, and water spigots maintained monthly. Vault toilets are mentioned in reviews, with reports suggesting new installations and clean porta-potties during visits.
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