Cimarron Canyon State Park

Cimarron Canyon State Park
The Palisades Sill in Cimarron Canyon
Map showing the location of Cimarron Canyon State Park
Map showing the location of Cimarron Canyon State Park
Location of Cimarron Canyon State Park in New Mexico
LocationColfax, New Mexico, United States
Coordinates36°32′16″N 105°10′30″W / 36.53778°N 105.17500°W / 36.53778; -105.17500
Area378 acres (153 ha)
Elevation7,500 ft (2,300 m)
Established1979
Governing bodyNew Mexico State Parks Division

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 home to a newly constructed visitor center in the Tolby campground, as well as three developed day use areas. The park includes numerous trails, which are used for hiking in the summer and snow shoeing in the winter, the most popular being the Clear Creek Trail, which follows the Clear Creek and offers views of several small waterfalls. Throughout the year, you can expect to see deer, elk, bear, turkey, and many species of birds. Self pay stations are located throughout the park at all campgrounds and some day use areas. Day use permits are $5 per vehicle per day, although other fees may apply for users of the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area.