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Mccrystal Campground
16 mi north of Ute Park, NM · No signal at camp
About Mccrystal Campground
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.
- Fees: - Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $16/night - Campsite for [Senior or Access…
- Managed by: Carson National Forest, FS
- Where: 16 mi north of Ute Park, NM · 36.7774, -105.1126
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Vidal | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 31.7 mi |
| Ring To Beatty | ATV road | 2.2 mi | 8.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Water fill-up: 11.5 mi
Propane: 21.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Ring Place Camp 0.6 mi
- Whiteman Vega 1.3 mi
- Seally Canyon Camp 1.8 mi
- McCrystal Creek Camp 2.8 mi
- Beatty Lakes 3.5 mi
- Iris Park 4.3 mi