Tent sites along the Cimarron River define the layout at Blackjack Tent Area, a drive-in, walk-in campground within Cimarron Canyon State Park in northern New Mexico. Site 27 is the largest and most spacious, while site 30 sits at the back of the loop directly adjacent to the water, though the extra distance from the parking area makes hauling gear more effort. Weekday visits tend to mean open site selection. Anglers report consistent trout catches from the river. Basic amenities include toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and cell service, and pets are welcome. Those interested in campgrounds near Cimarron Canyon State Park will find additional options at nearby Maverick Campground — Cimarron Canyon State Park, roughly 2.5 miles to the northeast.
Description
Primitive site and day use area. Tents only.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBlackjack Tent Area is located in New Mexico near Ute Park
Coordinates
36.52937873428718 N
105.17401472883533 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/27/26- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/27/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/27/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/27/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 27 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 56 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 6 min from Colorado Springs, CO
