Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to the Cimarron River along Highway 64, where the campground sits at 7,500 feet elevation in the canyon corridor. Maverick Campground provides full hookups for RVs along with basic tent sites, though campers report the individual sites lack privacy due to the roadside layout. The facility stays clean and relatively quiet despite its highway proximity.
State park staff maintain four small campgrounds throughout the eight-mile canyon stretch, with camp hosts available during peak season. Recent wildfire damage remains visible on the eastern canyon walls, while forest conditions improve at higher elevations toward Taos. Summer temperatures stay moderate due to the elevation, and walk-up availability often exists even during busy periods for those exploring campgrounds near Cimarron Canyon State Park.
Description
39 non electric sites for RVs and tents. Accessible site as well.
Reservation Info
During peak season this is reservation only. During non peak, it's walk up only.
Warning 7 Alerts are In Effect
There are 7 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 7 Alerts are In Effect
There are 7 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Cimarron Canyon is undergoing improvements and upgrades as part of New Mexico State Parks Statewide – Outdoor Recreation Restroom Improvement Project. Construction efforts will impact both day use areas and campgrounds. Be sure to check for and review park alerts and notifications prior to your visit. For the affected areas, we anticipate noise and other construction-related impacts for the duration of these construction activities. Please adhere to all signage and electronic alerts for your safety. For up-to-date information, please call the park directly at 575-377-6271 or you may also call 505-414-9840. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for your planning purposes and during your visit. We thank you for your cooperation. Click here for the park MAP.
To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMaverick Campground is located in New Mexico near Ute Park
Public CampgroundDirections
FROM NORTHEAST: EXIT I-25 AT EXIT 446 SOUTH OF RATON AND TAKE US 64, 50 MILES TO PARK. FROM SOUTHEAST: EXIT I-25 AT EXIT 418, NORTH OF SPRINGER, AND TAKE HWY 56 TO CIMARRON, TURN LEFT AND TAKE US 64, 15 MILES TO PARK. FROM WEST: TAKE US 64 FROM TAOS, 35 MILES TO PARK. ALL CAMPGROUNDS OFF US 64, TOLBY CAMPGROUND IS JUST EAST OF MILEPOST 288; MAVERICK AND PONDEROSA CAMPGROUNDS ARE JUST EAST OF MILEPOST 295.
Address
PO BOX 185
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
Coordinates
36.545922324823636 N
105.13415483314664 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 10/25/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 10/25/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 10/25/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 10/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 23 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 2 min from Colorado Springs, CO
