State Park · New Mexico, United States
Cimarron Canyon State Park
Cimarron Canyon State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, established in 1979.
State Park · New Mexico, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Colfax, New Mexico, United States |
| Established | 1979 |
| Coordinates | 36.5378° N, 105.1750° W |
| Managed by | New Mexico state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cimarron Canyon State Park
Cimarron Canyon State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Eagle Nest in the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area. The park extends for 8 miles (13 km) along the Cimarron Canyon between Tolby Creek and Ute Park. The Palisades Sill forms spectacular cliffs above the Cimarron River here. The park is popular for trout fishing in the Cimarron River and its tributaries Clear Creek and Tolby Creek.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Eagle Nest, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 3 miles east of Eagle Nest |
Airports near this park
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 131.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cimarron Canyon State Park?
Cimarron Canyon State Park is in New Mexico, United States (36.5378° N, 105.1750° W).
When was Cimarron Canyon State Park established?
Cimarron Canyon State Park was established in 1979, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Cimarron Canyon State Park?
The nearest town is Eagle Nest, New Mexico. about 3 miles east of Eagle Nest.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Mexico_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Mexico state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimarron_Canyon_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).