Wildlife Areas

Valle Vidal

100,000-acre special management area. Prime elk habitat. Fishing, hiking, renovated campground, backcountry camping.

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Getting There & Details

Address
In Carson National Forest, 27 miles north of Cimarron
Phone
505-586-0520
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While You're in Cimarron

More Things to Do

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Artisans of Cimarron

Local art at Ramsey House Studio.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Cimarron Canyon State Park

Features Cimarron Palisades, 400-foot-high crenellated granite formations. Campsites, rainbow/brown trout fishing

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Colin Neblett Wildlife Area

Largest state-run wildlife area, 33,116 acres. Deer, elk, other animals. Hunting in season

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Elliott S. Barker Wildlife Area

5,145 acres. Hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, horseback riding. High-clearance vehicles recommended.

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes